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Challenge of Retinoblastoma in Mexico in 2020: Perspectives and Solutions
Joint Authors
Garza-Garza, Lucas A.
Ruiz-Lozano, Raúl E.
Rebolledo-Méndez, Genaro
Ibarra-Nava, Ismael
Morales-Garza, Héctor J.
Ancona-Lezama, David
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Early diagnosis and positive outcomes of retinoblastoma in childhood have been positively correlated with the economic wealth of high-income countries (HICs) worldwide.
Adequate curability and survival rates, adherence to treatment, presence of poor prognostic initial clinical signs, and metastatic disease at diagnosis appear to have a less favorable picture in low-income countries (LICs).
However, this is not always the case.
An example is Argentina, where disease-free survival rates of retinoblastoma are notably higher than expected when taking into consideration its economic situation.
Unfortunately, as in other Latin American LICs, retinoblastoma outcomes in Mexico are worrisome.
Interestingly, the Human Development Index (HDI) in Mexico varies widely between its different geographical regions.
While in some states, the HDI resembles those of high-income countries, and in others, the opposite is observed.
A unifying picture of Mexico’s developmental status, health resources, indicators, and other factors possibly influencing outcomes in retinoblastoma is currently unavailable.
The present review explores the previously mentioned factors in Mexico and compares them to other countries.
Additionally, it recommends solutions or enhancements where possible.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Garza-Garza, Lucas A.& Ruiz-Lozano, Raúl E.& Rebolledo-Méndez, Genaro& Ibarra-Nava, Ismael& Morales-Garza, Héctor J.& Ancona-Lezama, David. 2020. Challenge of Retinoblastoma in Mexico in 2020: Perspectives and Solutions. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1189315
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Garza-Garza, Lucas A.…[et al.]. Challenge of Retinoblastoma in Mexico in 2020: Perspectives and Solutions. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1189315
American Medical Association (AMA)
Garza-Garza, Lucas A.& Ruiz-Lozano, Raúl E.& Rebolledo-Méndez, Genaro& Ibarra-Nava, Ismael& Morales-Garza, Héctor J.& Ancona-Lezama, David. Challenge of Retinoblastoma in Mexico in 2020: Perspectives and Solutions. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1189315
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1189315