The incidence of cancer at the IESS Hospital in the city of Ambato, Ecuador: a cross-sectional descriptive study
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and its incidence has been increasing in recent years. In this context, this study aims to determine cancer incidence at the IESS Hospital in Ambato, Ecuador, during 2017, through a descriptive cross-sectional approach. The study methodology consisted of reviewing the medical records of patients diagnosed with cancer in the hospital during the mentioned period. The data were statistically analyzed to determine the frequency of cancer cases and describe the affected patients' characteristics. The study results indicate that 114 cases of neoplasms were recorded during the study period, with more cases in women in a ratio of 1.5/1 for men. Breast cancer was the most common type of cancer diagnosed in the hospital. Other common types of cancer include prostate, stomach, and cervical cancer. Additionally, it was found that cancer was more frequent in patients over 60 and in female patients.
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