Mapping colorectal and gastric cancer vulnerability in Costa Rica: identifying high-risk populations and sociodemographic risk factors
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| Egoera: | Versión publicada |
| Argitaratze data: | 2026 |
| Deskribapena: | Identifying population groups and geographic regions at high risk for cancer is essential for screening programs. This study examines the incidence patterns of colorectal and gastric cancer in Costa Rica at the district level (n=490) during the 2017–2022 period. Utilizing Local Indicators of Spatial Association (LISA), we identified significant geographic hot spots. It was found that the most vulnerable population groups, which should be prioritized for screening programs, are those over 50 years of age. Regarding sex, men show greater vulnerability to both types of cancer. Concerning temporal trends, no significant differences were observed in the incidence rates of either type of cancer across most age groups when comparing the 2020–2022 period with 2017–2019. Spatial analysis identified critical hot spots requiring priority intervention, particularly in the Brunca region. These results provide a robust evidence-based framework for prioritizing future screening efforts, in the most vulnerable Costa Rican populations. |
| Herria: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| Erakundea: | Universidad de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| Hizkuntza: | Inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/6031 |
| Sarrera elektronikoa: | https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rpsm/article/view/6031 |
| Gako-hitza: | Costa Rican Cancer Incidence LISA Analysis Colorectal Cancer Gastric Cancer Spatial Epidemiology Incidencia de cáncer en Costa Rica cáncer colorrectal cáncer gástrico epidemiología espacial análisis LISA |