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Concepción
Chile
In Chile, cancer is the first cause of death for adults and is responsible for 31,440 deaths and approximately 60,000 new cases each year. The university, local professionals, scientific societies, patient organizations and the government came together to ensure the success of the initiative.
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Country
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Joined C/CAN
March 2024
Why it matters
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310Cancer incidence rate (per 100,000)
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19 MChile population
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163Cancer mortality rate (per 100,000)
Needs and challenges in Concepción
A multidisciplinary technical committee of local experts and institutions will undertake an analysis of the state of cancer care in the city and identify essential priorities.
Key achievements toward lasting change
The project team has already delivered a range of achievements to raise the quality and equity of cancer care through effective multidisciplinary collaboration: