Mortality Patterns of Melanoma in Mexico over the Last 2 Decades

Melanoma is the skin tumor with highest morbidity and mortality highly variable incidence rates that depend mainly on genetic-population, geographical behavioral factors 1. In our country we do not have a specialized, unified vast oncology registry system allows us to evaluate historical behavior of neoplasms (incidence, prevalence mortality) actions as health professionals. Previous information from different authors melanoma in Mexico coincides an increase contexts analyzed; this article updates data 2016, where continuous was documented 2. Objective: To know evolution last 23 years 1998 2020. Methods: The official available dynamic cubes National System Basic Information Health (SINBA) Institute Statistics Geography (INEGI) reviewed. population estimates projections were obtained Population Council (CONAPO); number patients affiliated main systems directly electronic pages each institution INEGI. Findings: general rate due has increased by 71%, 0.32*105 inhabitants 0.54*105 2020, being registered 0.61*105 2018 since then tendency stabilize decline. Currently, state Zacatecas 0.90*105 lowest reported Guerrero 0.11*105. terms age groups, most affected neoplasm 60 over 3.42*105 group 0 29 represents 0.02*105. Regarding sex, higher for men 0.60*105 women 0.48*105. Interpretation: constantly 21 consecutive 2018, registering year (2018) historically country. It should be noted two analysis study (2019 2020) increased, presenting decrease; something had occurred period time studied fact encouraging; addition, phenomenon may influenced incorporation recent past some innovative molecules certain hospitals previously available, greater participation clinical trials.