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Risk Factors for Cancer Mortality in Spain: Population-Based Cohort Study

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  • Antonio D. Lázaro-Sánchez

    (Medical Oncology Service, University Hospital of Sant Joan d’Alacant, 03550 Sant Joan d’Alacant, Spain)

  • Asunción Juárez Marroquí

    (Medical Oncology Service, University Hospital of Sant Joan d’Alacant, 03550 Sant Joan d’Alacant, Spain)

  • Jose Antonio Quesada Rico

    (Department of Clinical Medicine, University Miguel Hernández de Elche, Ctra. Nnal. 332, s/n, 03202 Elche, Spain)

  • Domingo Orozco-Beltrán

    (Department of Clinical Medicine, University Miguel Hernández de Elche, Ctra. Nnal. 332, s/n, 03202 Elche, Spain)

Abstract

Background: Cancer is considered a major public health problem due to its increasing incidence and high mortality. This study aims to identify risk factors for cancer mortality in Spain. Methods: Retrospective population-based cohort study in 20,397 participants of the 2011/2012 National Health Survey in Spain. Risk factors associated with mortality due to neoplasm from 2011 to 2017 were analyzed, and hazard ratios were calculated with a multivariate Cox model with competing risks for mortality from other causes. Results: Myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cirrhosis, and mental disorders were associated with an increased risk of mortality due to neoplasm. Male sex, age over 50 years, history or current smoking habit, negligible intake of legumes, and poorer self-perceived health were also associated with increased cancer mortality. Conclusions: Comorbidities, tobacco use, poor diet, and worse self-perceived health were the main risk factors for cancer mortality in Spain.

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  • Antonio D. Lázaro-Sánchez & Asunción Juárez Marroquí & Jose Antonio Quesada Rico & Domingo Orozco-Beltrán, 2022. "Risk Factors for Cancer Mortality in Spain: Population-Based Cohort Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(16), pages 1-11, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:16:p:9852-:d:884611
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    1. Noreen Goldman & Dana A Glei & Maxine Weinstein, 2016. "What Matters Most for Predicting Survival? A Multinational Population-Based Cohort Study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(7), pages 1-11, July.
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