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[Frequency of Cancer Risk Factors in a Chilean Population]
Macarena Manríquez-Mimica1, Magaly Díaz1, Claudia Chávez1
1Departamento de investigación del Cáncer, Fundación Arturo López Pérez OECI Cancer Center, Santiago de Chile, Chile.
Revista Medica De Chile
|August 26, 2025
Summary
This study identified key cancer risk factors in a Chilean population, including family history, overweight BMI, and smoking. These findings are crucial for developing targeted cancer prevention strategies in Chile.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Cancer is a leading cause of mortality in Chile.
- 30-50% of cancers are linked to modifiable risk factors.
- Limited data exists on risk factor distribution in the Chilean population.
Purpose:
- To estimate the frequency of risk factors for breast, lung, and colorectal cancer (CRC).
- Focus on a healthy population affiliated with cancer insurance at a private cancer center.
- Data collected from individuals aged 40-75 in 2021.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed 2,091 healthy individuals.
- Prevalent risk factors included family history (64%), overweight BMI (46%), and active smoking (19%).
- Specific findings for breast, colorectal, and lung cancer risk factors were detailed, alongside a desire to quit smoking among 71.6% of smokers.
Impact:
- Provides initial data on specific cancer risk factors in Chile.
- Highlights the need for population-specific data to design effective prevention programs.
- Aims to inform strategies to reduce the disease burden of cancer in the country.
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