Resumen La delincuencia juvenil implica la concreción de conductas tipificadas como delito según un marco legal, por una población exenta de responsabilidades jurídicas plenas. Dados los cambios biológicos, cognitivos y sociales que confluyen durante la adolescencia, es preciso que desde la psicología se enriquezca el contexto teórico sobre las variables que inciden en la aparición de conductas tipificadas como delito durante este periodo vital. Por tal razón, el presente trabajo tuvo por objetivo describir los factores de riesgo y de protección para la manifestación de conductas delictivas durante la adolescencia. El método desarrollado consistió en una revisión sistemática de la literatura, concretamente de artículos empíricos publicados en español e inglés en las bases de datos Scopus y Redalyc en una ventana de tiempo comprendida entre enero de 1998 y junio de 2019. Como resultado se encontró un total de 2,202 estudios, después del proceso de cribado y verificación de los criterios de exclusión e inclusión se seleccionaron 41 artículos como unidades de análisis. Con base en el modelo ecológico de Bronfenbrenner (1987), en la lectura a texto completo de los artículos seleccionados se identificaron 16 factores de riesgo en el microsistema y cuatro en el exosistema, además de 13 factores de la dimensión personal. Del mismo modo, se hallaron factores de protección, siete enmarcados en el microsistema, uno en el exosistema, y siete dentro de la dimensión personal. La discusión de los resultados está centrada en las consideraciones a tener en cuenta en los programas de prevención e intervención de las conductas tipificadas como delito en la adolescencia.

Abstract Juvenile crime implies a population exempt from full legal responsibilities performing behaviors defined as a crime according to a legal framework. Due to the biological, cognitive and social changes that coalesce during adolescence, it is necessary to enrich the theoretical context of the variables that influence the appearance of these criminal behaviors during this vital period from a psychological perspective. For this reason, this study's objective was to describe the risk and protective factors of demonstrating criminal behaviors during adolescence. The developed method consisted of a systematic review of literature, specifically empirical articles published in English and Spanish in the Scopus and Redalyc databases in a period of time between January 1998 and June 2019. As a result, 2,202 studies were found. After the screening process and having verified exclusion and inclusion criteria, 41 articles were selected as units of analysis. Based on the Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory (1987), after having fully read the selected articles, 16 risk factors were identified in the microsystem and four in the exosystem, in addition to 13 factors in the personal dimension. In the same way, protective factors were observed - seven in the microsystem, one in the exosystem and seven in the personal dimension. The discussion on these results focuses on the considerations to be taken into account in prevention and intervention programs for criminal behaviors during adolescence.

Resumo A delinquência juvenil implica a realização de condutas classificadas como crime, segundo um marco legal, por uma população isenta de plenas responsabilidades jurídicas. Dadas as mudanças biológicas, cognitivas e sociais que convergem durante a adolescência, é necessário que a partir da psicologia seja enriquecido o contexto teórico sobre as variáveis que afetam o aparecimento de condutas classificadas como crime neste período vital. Por esse motivo, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo descrever os fatores de risco e proteção para a manifestação de comportamentos delitivos na adolescência. O método desenvolvido consistiu em uma revisão sistemática de literatura, especificamente de artigos empíricos publicados em espanhol e inglês nas bases de datos Scopus e Redalyc no período de janeiro de 1998 a junho de 2019. Como resultado, foram encontrados 2.202 estudos e, após o processo de triagem e verificação dos critérios de exclusão e inclusão, foram selecionados 41 artigos como unidades de análise. Na leitura dos textos completos dos artigos selecionados, com base no modelo bioecológico de Bronfenbrenner (1987), foram identificados 16 fatores de risco no microssistema e quatro no exossistema, além de 13 fatores da dimensão pessoal. Da mesma forma, foram encontrados fatores de proteção, sete enquadrados no microssistema, um no exossistema e sete na dimensão pessoal. A discussão dos resultados está centrada nas considerações a levar em conta nos programas de prevenção e intervenção das condutas classificadas como crime na adolescência.

Resumo Este artigo descreve o método utilizado na avaliação de práticas de cuidado ao parto e nascimento em maternidades da Rede Cegonha. Apresenta os critérios de seleção das maternidades, as diretrizes avaliadas, seus dispositivos e itens de verificação, o método utilizado para coleta das informações e o tratamento dos dados para obtenção dos resultados. Dialoga a respeito das diretrizes escolhidas e da estratégia de devolutiva dos resultados aos gestores e serviços, e discute seu potencial para fomentar processos de qualificação da gestão e atenção obstétrica e neonatal. Trata-se de estudo das práticas de atenção ao parto e nascimento de 606 maternidades selecionadas para o segundo ciclo avaliativo da Rede Cegonha. Os caminhos metodológicos primaram pela construção de corresponsabilidade tripartite para com o processo e os resultados da avaliação, com ênfase na sua utilidade para os tomadores de decisão e instituições hospitalares envolvidas.

Abstract This article describes the methodology used to evaluate delivery and childbirth care practices in maternity hospitals that belong to the Rede Cegonha, according to scientific evidence and rights guarantee. It shows the maternity selection criteria, the evaluated guidelines, their devices and check items, the method used to collect information and the treatment of data to obtain the results. It discusses the chosen guidelines and the strategy of returning results to managers and services and discusses their potential to foster management qualification processes and obstetric and neonatal care. This is a study of delivery and childbirth care practices of 606 maternity hospitals selected for the second evaluation cycle of the Rede Cegonha. The methodological paths stood out for the construction of tripartite co-responsibility for the process and the evaluation results, with an emphasis on its usefulness for the decision-makers and the hospital institutions involved.

Resumo O artigo analisa o grau de implantação das Boas Práticas de Atenção ao Parto e Nascimento conforme preconizado pela Rede Cegonha (RC) a partir da configuração de uma matriz de julgamento para o Brasil e grandes regiões. Foram elegíveis para a avaliação todos os 606 hospitais públicos e mistos das regiões de saúde que dispunham de plano de ação da RC em 2015. Foram utilizados três diferentes métodos de coleta de dados: entrevista pessoal com gestores, profissionais de saúde e puérperas; análise documental; e observação in loco. A matriz foi composta com as cinco diretrizes da RC. Para julgamento da adequação da implantação, foi utilizado como parâmetro: adequado; parcialmente adequado e não adequado. Todas as diretrizes foram avaliadas como parcialmente adequada, exceto a ambiência que foi não adequado. A atenção ao parto e nascimento encontra-se em estágios diferenciados de implantação com variações entre as grandes regiões. As regiões Sul e Sudeste, apresentaram situação privilegiada quanto ao grau de implantação da maioria dos itens analisados. Os resultados evidenciam que a avaliação das ações da RC deve fazer parte do alicerce de informações empregadas no direcionamento de políticas e regulamentação na atenção hospitalar ao parto e nascimento.

Abstract Using a judgment framework, this article analyzes the degree of implementation of the best practices in labor and childbirth care contained in the guidelines of the Rede Cegonha (RC) across Brazil. The study eligibility criteria were public and mixed hospitals located in a health region with a RC action plan in place in 2015, resulting in a total of 606 facilities distributed across the country. Three different data collection methods were used: face-to-face interviews with managers, health professionals and puerperal women; document analysis; and on-site observation. The framework was built around the five guidelines of the Labor and Childbirth component of the RC. Degree of implantation was rated as follows: adequate; partially adequate and inadequate. The performance of maternity facilities was rated as partially adequate for all guidelines except for hospital environment, which was rated as inadequate. A huge variation in degree of implementation was observed across regions, with the South and Southeast being the best-performing regions in most items. The results reinforce the need for an ongoing evaluation of the actions developed by the RC to inform policy-making and the regulation of labor and childbirth care.

Resumo Este artigo descreve o método utilizado na avaliação de práticas de cuidado ao parto e nascimento em maternidades da Rede Cegonha. Apresenta os critérios de seleção das maternidades, as diretrizes avaliadas, seus dispositivos e itens de verificação, o método utilizado para coleta das informações e o tratamento dos dados para obtenção dos resultados. Dialoga a respeito das diretrizes escolhidas e da estratégia de devolutiva dos resultados aos gestores e serviços, e discute seu potencial para fomentar processos de qualificação da gestão e atenção obstétrica e neonatal. Trata-se de estudo das práticas de atenção ao parto e nascimento de 606 maternidades selecionadas para o segundo ciclo avaliativo da Rede Cegonha. Os caminhos metodológicos primaram pela construção de corresponsabilidade tripartite para com o processo e os resultados da avaliação, com ênfase na sua utilidade para os tomadores de decisão e instituições hospitalares envolvidas.

Abstract This article describes the methodology used to evaluate delivery and childbirth care practices in maternity hospitals that belong to the Rede Cegonha, according to scientific evidence and rights guarantee. It shows the maternity selection criteria, the evaluated guidelines, their devices and check items, the method used to collect information and the treatment of data to obtain the results. It discusses the chosen guidelines and the strategy of returning results to managers and services and discusses their potential to foster management qualification processes and obstetric and neonatal care. This is a study of delivery and childbirth care practices of 606 maternity hospitals selected for the second evaluation cycle of the Rede Cegonha. The methodological paths stood out for the construction of tripartite co-responsibility for the process and the evaluation results, with an emphasis on its usefulness for the decision-makers and the hospital institutions involved.

Resumo O artigo analisa o grau de implantação das Boas Práticas de Atenção ao Parto e Nascimento conforme preconizado pela Rede Cegonha (RC) a partir da configuração de uma matriz de julgamento para o Brasil e grandes regiões. Foram elegíveis para a avaliação todos os 606 hospitais públicos e mistos das regiões de saúde que dispunham de plano de ação da RC em 2015. Foram utilizados três diferentes métodos de coleta de dados: entrevista pessoal com gestores, profissionais de saúde e puérperas; análise documental; e observação in loco. A matriz foi composta com as cinco diretrizes da RC. Para julgamento da adequação da implantação, foi utilizado como parâmetro: adequado; parcialmente adequado e não adequado. Todas as diretrizes foram avaliadas como parcialmente adequada, exceto a ambiência que foi não adequado. A atenção ao parto e nascimento encontra-se em estágios diferenciados de implantação com variações entre as grandes regiões. As regiões Sul e Sudeste, apresentaram situação privilegiada quanto ao grau de implantação da maioria dos itens analisados. Os resultados evidenciam que a avaliação das ações da RC deve fazer parte do alicerce de informações empregadas no direcionamento de políticas e regulamentação na atenção hospitalar ao parto e nascimento.

Abstract Using a judgment framework, this article analyzes the degree of implementation of the best practices in labor and childbirth care contained in the guidelines of the Rede Cegonha (RC) across Brazil. The study eligibility criteria were public and mixed hospitals located in a health region with a RC action plan in place in 2015, resulting in a total of 606 facilities distributed across the country. Three different data collection methods were used: face-to-face interviews with managers, health professionals and puerperal women; document analysis; and on-site observation. The framework was built around the five guidelines of the Labor and Childbirth component of the RC. Degree of implantation was rated as follows: adequate; partially adequate and inadequate. The performance of maternity facilities was rated as partially adequate for all guidelines except for hospital environment, which was rated as inadequate. A huge variation in degree of implementation was observed across regions, with the South and Southeast being the best-performing regions in most items. The results reinforce the need for an ongoing evaluation of the actions developed by the RC to inform policy-making and the regulation of labor and childbirth care.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Goodpasture´s syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease that is part of the lung-kidney syndrome’s sprectrum. Objective: To present the case of a pediatric patient with an atypical Goodpasture´s syndrome. Case presentation: Six years old female patient under follow-up in the Nephrology service. She was admitted when she was four years old by presenting macroscopic hematuria, respiratory symptoms and a history of high titers of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies. She was under research and was diagnosed with the Goodpasture´s symdrome. After being under immunosupressive treatment with cyclophosphamide and methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisone, the patient presented a decrease in the titers of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies, and an improvement of the respiratory symptoms; however, proteinuria kept increasing in the last months. For the diagnosis, there were taken into account the clinical manifestations of the girl, the high titers of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies and the confirmations of glumerulopathy by renal biopsy. The treatment was effective quickly with an inmmediate decrease of the titers of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies and an evident improvement of the clinical condition of the patient. This is the first pediatric case presenting Goodpasture´s syndrome that has been published in Cuba. Conclusions: As this is a rare entity in Pediatrics, it is required an early diagnosis and an aggressive treatment to improve the patient’s prognosis. In the follow-up are needed a prolonged pharmacological therapy, an adequate adherence to the proposed treatment and a close clinical and analytic monitoring from which will depend the progression of the lung and renal injury.

RESUMEN Introducción: El síndrome de Goodpasture es una rara enfermedad autoinmune que forma parte del espectro de síndrome pulmón-riñón Objetivo: Presentar un paciente pediátrico con síndrome de Goodpasture atípico. Presentación del caso: Paciente de seis años seguida por el servicio de nefrología; ingresó a los cuatro años de edad por presentar hematuria macroscópica asociada a manifestaciones respiratorias y antecedente de títulos elevados de anticuerpos antimembrana basal glomerular. Fue motivo de investigación y se diagnosticó el síndrome de Goodpasture. Después de tratamiento inmunosupresor con ciclofosfamida y metilprednisolona seguido de prednisona oral, la paciente presentó descenso de los títulos de anticuerpos antimembrana basal glomerular, así como mejoría de los síntomas respiratorios, sin embargo, la proteinuria se mantuvo con incremento en los últimos meses. Para el diagnóstico se tuvieron en cuenta las manifestaciones clínicas en la niña, título elevado de anticuerpos antimembrana basal glomerular y la confirmación por biopsia renal de glomerulopatía. El tratamiento fue rápidamente efectivo con una disminución inmediata en los títulos de anticuerpos antimembrana basal y mejoría evidente de la condición clínica de la paciente. Se trata del primer caso pediátrico con síndrome de Goodpasture publicado en Cuba. Conclusiones: Por tratarse de una entidad rara en pediatría se requiere un diagnóstico temprano y tratamiento agresivo para mejorar el pronóstico del paciente. En su seguimiento son necesarias una terapia farmacológica prolongada, una adecuada adherencia al tratamiento propuesto y un estrecho monitoreo clínico y analítico de lo cual dependerá la progresión de la injuria renal y pulmonar.

Resumen Introducción: En Colombia, en el periodo 2007-2011, se estima que se diagnosticaron alrededor de 1.500 casos de cáncer de cavidad oral y que por esta causa fallecieron 500 personas, en su mayoría eran hombres. La etiología de esta enfermedad está relacionada con el virus del papiloma humano y, el consumo de alcohol y de cigarrillo. Este estudio buscó cuantificar el efecto en la incidencia del cáncer de cavidad oral del cambio hipotético en la prevalencia de factores de riesgo como consumo de alcohol y, de cigarrillo e infección por virus del papiloma humano en Colombia para el periodo 2015-2050. Métodos: Modelo de simulación macro basado en datos secundarios. Resultados: Según los escenarios simulados, al eliminar el consumo de cigarrillo, alcohol e infección por virus del papiloma humano en la población colombiana probablemente sería posible evitar del 27,6% al 82,1% de los casos nuevos de cáncer de cavidad oral en el país en el periodo 2015-2050. Conclusiones: Bajo los supuestos de un escenario basado en las expectativas de la OMS, las estimaciones del modelo elaborado prevé un posible aumento de los casos de cáncer de cavidad oral asociados al consumo de alcohol y un bajo impacto en la prevención con las medidas actuales, por lo que puede ser necesario que se pongan en marcha acciones para disminuir el consumo de alcohol, así como de cigarrillo. Aunque la dirección de los cambios está bien demostrada en los resultados, es importante tener en cuenta que un modelo de simulación depende de muchos supuestos y por ende tiene limitaciones.

Abstract: Introduction: It is estimated that in the period 2007-2011, around 1500 new cases of oral cavity were diagnosed in Colombia, and that around 500 people died of this cause, the majority men. The etiology of this disease is related to the human papilloma virus, alcohol and cigarette use. This study tries to quantify the effect on oral cancer incidence of a hypothetical change in the prevalence of these risk factors in the period 2015-2050. Methods: macrosimulation models based on secondary data. Results: According to the simulated scenarios, elimination of cigarette and alcohol use and elimination of infection by the human papillomavirus in the Colombian population, would probably prevent 27.6 % to 82.1 % of all new cases of oral cavity cancer expected to occur in the period 2015-2050. Conclusions: according to the projections produced by the World Health Organization and the models we specified, there will be a potential increase in the number of new patients diagnosed with oral cavity cancer associated with the use of alcohol and a low impact of the interventions currently in place. It will be necessary to implement measures to descrease alcohol consumption and sustain current efforts to reduce cigarette use. It is important to take into account the limitations of the simulation models.

Abstract To evaluate the influence of novel ultrasonic tips as an auxiliary method for the rotary preparation of flattened/oval-shaped canals. Forty-five mandibular incisors were selected and divided into one of three experimental groups (n = 15): Group PFCP – ProDesign Logic 25/.05 + Flatsonic + Clearsonic + Prodesign Logic 40/.01; Group FCP – Flatsonic + Clearsonic + ProDesign Logic 40/.01; and Group PP – Prodesign Logic 25/.05 + Prodesign Logic 40/.05. The teeth were scanned preoperatively and postoperatively using microcomputed tomography. The percentage values for increase in volume, non-instrumented surface area, dentin removal, degree of canal transportation, and centering ratio between the experimental groups were examined. Data were analyzed using the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn’s tests (p < 0.05). Group PFCP showed the greatest volume increase in the total portion of the root canal and the lowest percentage of non-instrumented surface area. Regarding the degree of transportation in the buccolingual direction, statistically significant differences between groups PFCP and PP were observed at the coronal third of the canal. In the mesiodistal direction, no statistically significant differences were observed at the coronal, middle, and apical thirds. As for the centering ratio, statistically significant differences were found in the buccolingual direction. In the mesiodistal direction, no statistically significant differences were observed at the coronal, middle, and apical thirds. The use of novel ultrasonic tips combined with rotary instruments in group PFCP provided a significant increase in volume and reduced the percentage of non-instrumented areas during the preparation of flattened/oval-shaped canals.

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a novel ultrasonic tip as an auxiliary method for removing filling material from flattened/oval-shaped canals. The null hypothesis tested was that this method does not influence removing the filling material in flattened/oval-shaped canals. Forty-five mandibular incisors were selected and randomly divided into three experimental groups (n = 15) according to different protocols for removing root canal filling material. Group R: Reciproc R25/.08, Group RC: Reciproc R25/.08 + Clearsonic tip, and Group CR: Clearsonic tip + Reciproc R25/.08. The teeth were scanned pre and post-operatively by means of a micro-computed tomography system. Data were analyzed using non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (p < 0.05). The percentage of residual root canal filling material between the experimental groups was examined. Statistically significant differences between the experimental groups were found in the root canal. Group R had the highest percentage of residual root canal filling material when compared with Groups RC and CR. The lowest percentage of residual root canal filling material was observed in Group CR. In the apical third of the root canal, statistically significant differences were found between the different protocols. The use of the ClearSonic tip followed by the Reciproc 25/.08 file to remove filling material resulted in the lowest percentage of residuals in the whole root canal and in the apical third.

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the effectiveness of a dual rapid test compared to a single rapid test for syphilis and HIV screening. Methods A cluster-randomized open-label clinical trial was performed in 12 public antenatal care (ANC) centers in the cities of Bogotá and Cali, Colombia. Pregnant women who were over 14 years of age at their first antenatal visit and who had not been previously tested for HIV and syphilis during the current pregnancy were included. Pregnant women were randomized to single HIV and single syphilis rapid diagnostic tests (Arm A) or to dual HIV and syphilis rapid diagnostic tests (Arm B). The four main outcomes measured were: (1) acceptability of the test, (2) uptake in testing, (3) treatment on the same day (that is, timely treatment), and (4) treatment at any time for positive rapid test cases. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were calculated to adjust for the clustering effect and the period. Results A total of 1 048 patients were analyzed in Arm A, and 1 166 in Arm B. Acceptability of the rapid tests was 99.8% in Arm A and 99.6% in Arm B. The prevalence of positive rapid tests was 2.21% for syphilis and 0.36% for HIV. Timely treatment was provided to 20 of 29 patients (69%) in Arm A and 16 of 20 patients (80%) in Arm B (relative risk (RR), 1.10; 95% confidence interval (CI): (1.00 −1.20). Treatment at any time was given to 24 of 29 patients (83%) in Arm A and to 20 of 20 (100%) in Arm B (RR, 1.11; 95% CI: 1.01−1.22). Conclusions There were no differences in patient acceptability, testing and timely treatment between dual rapid tests and single rapid tests for HIV and syphilis screening in the ANC centers. Same-day treatment depends also on the interpretation of and confidence in the results by the health providers.

RESUMEN Objetivo Evaluar la eficacia de la prueba rápida dual en comparación con la prueba rápida individual para la detección sistemática de la sífilis y la infección por el VIH. Métodos Se realizó un ensayo clínico sin enmascaramiento y aleatorizado por grupos en 12 centros públicos de atención prenatal en las ciudades de Bogotá y Cali (Colombia). Se incluyó a las mujeres embarazadas de 14 o más años de edad que asistían a su primera consulta prenatal y no se habían realizado pruebas en este embarazo. Las embarazadas se dividieron de forma aleatoria para realizarles las pruebas rápidas individuales para el diagnóstico de sífilis y de infección por el VIH (Grupo A) o la prueba rápida dual para el diagnóstico de la sífilis y la infección por el VIH (Grupo B). Se midieron principalmente cuatro resultados: (1) aceptabilidad de la prueba, (2) uso de los servicios de prueba, (3) tratamiento el mismo día (es decir, tratamiento oportuno) y (4) tratamiento en cualquier momento en los casos con resultados positivos en las pruebas rápidas. Se realizaron análisis bifactoriales y multifactoriales para hacer los ajustes pertinentes por el efecto de la división en grupos y el período. Resultados Se estudió a 1 048 pacientes en el Grupo A y a 1 166 en el Grupo B. La aceptabilidad de las pruebas rápidas fue de 99,8% en el Grupo A y 99,6% en el Grupo B. La prevalencia de resultados positivos en las pruebas rápidas fue de 2,21% para la sífilis y 0,36% para la infección por el VIH. Se administró tratamiento oportuno a 20 de 29 pacientes (69%) del Grupo A y a 16 de 20 pacientes (80%) del Grupo B (riesgo relativo, 1,10; intervalo de confianza de 95% (IC): 1,00-1,20). Se administró tratamiento en cualquier momento a 24 de 29 pacientes (83%) del Grupo A y a 20 de 20 (100%) del Grupo B (riesgo relativo, 1,11; IC de 95%: 1,01-1,22). Conclusiones No hubo diferencias en cuanto a la aceptabilidad por parte de los pacientes, y el uso de los servicios de cribaje y el tratamiento oportuno entre las pruebas rápidas duales y las pruebas rápidas individuales para la detección sistemática de la sífilis y la infección por el VIH en los centros de atención prenatal. El tratamiento el mismo día depende también de la interpretación y la confianza en los resultados del trabajador de salud.

Objetivo: Caracterizar los casos de cáncer atendidos en la Unidad de Cáncer del Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio (Colombia). Métodos: Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo basado en datos rutinarios de las características demográficas y clínicas de los casos de cáncer infiltrantes y casos in situ para el periodo 20062008. Se realizó un análisis general y uno específico para cuatro localizaciones principales (cuello del útero, mama, estómago y próstata) y cáncer en niños. Se hicieron comparaciones entre grupos mediante Chi cuadrado y se usaron frecuencias y medidas de tendencia central para las variables categóricas y numéricas. Resultados: Se analizaron 1.617 casos de cáncer, 95,7% fueron infiltrantes. La media de edad fue de 57 años (DE±18 años). El 68,7% residía en Villavicencio. Las primeras localizaciones fueron en orden descendente: piel (19,2%), cuello del útero (14,5%), mama (10,5%), estómago (8%), y próstata (5,3%); los grupos diagnósticos más frecuentes en niños: leucemias, linfomas y otras neoplasias epiteliales malignas. El 8,2% de los pacientes habían muerto al momento de la recolección de información, 20,5% por cáncer de estómago. Conclusiones: Se evidenció mayor proporción de casos en mujeres y una tercera parte sin aseguramiento en salud. Los cánceres más frecuentes en hombres fueron piel y próstata; en mujeres, cáncer de cuello uterino y mama, con mayor proporción en los estadios clínicos localmente avanzados. En ninños el principal diagnóstico fue la leucemia. Esta información institucional constituye una base importante para acercarse a describir el comportamiento del cáncer en el orden local.

Objective: To characterise the cases of cancer treated at the Cancer Unit of the Villavicencio Departmental Hospital (Colombia). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted based on routine data to describe the demographic characteristics of all newly diagnosed cancer cases (both in situ and invasive) collected in the hospital-based registry through active search for the period 2006-2008. In-depth analyses were performed for four major cancer sites (cervix uteri, breast, stomach, prostate), and childhood cancers. Comparisons between groups were made using frequencies and measurements of central tendency to summarise the numerical and categorical variables, as well as Chi-squared tests. Results: Of a total of 1,617 new cancer cases were analysed, 95.7% of which were invasive. The mean age was 57 years (SD 18 years), 68.7% were residents of Villavicencio. The most common locations were, in descending order: skin (19.2%), cervix uteri (14.5%), breast (10.5%), stomach (8%), and prostate (5.3%). The most common diagnostic groups in children were: leukaemia, lymphoma, and other malignant epithelial neoplasms. Of the 8.2% of patients who died at the time of data collection, 20.5% were due to stomach cancer. Conclusions: Most cancer cases were in women, and one-third were in individuals with no health insurance cover. The most frequently occurring cancers were skin and prostate for males, and cervical and breast cancer for females, with most cancers being diagnosed in locally advanced stages. Leukaemia was the most common childhood cancer. This hospital-based cancer registry provides important information for the description of the behaviour of cancer in the local setting.