2024-01-04 00:00:06
Due to its advanced technological equipment and medical personnel, there are some Mexican hospitals ranked as the best for cancer care. These are spaces that are a reference at the national level and are examples for others to follow. That is why it is worth knowing their names and the way in which they have managed to establish themselves.
In the first instance, the tumors They remain the third most frequent cause of mortality in Mexico. According to official figures, 195 thousand new cases are registered annually, of which around 46 percent have a fatal outcome.
Among the problems behind the high mortality are the late diagnoses and lack of specialized medical care. That is why hospitals that offer specific care to this type of patient are so important.
What are the best Mexican hospitals for cancer care?
Although this is a complex question, there is actually an answer thanks to Hospirank 2023. This is an annual study carried out by Global Health Intelligence (GHI) to understand the current state of hospital infrastructure in Latin America. Their work is based on information from HospiScope, which contains the largest database in the world.
National Cancer Institute – Mexico City
University Hospital “Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez” – New Lion
Central Military Hospital – Mexico City
Oncology Hospital National Medical Center Siglo XXI – Mexico City
Hospital Juárez de México – Mexico City
When observing the results, a severe drawback is seen and it is the centralization of health in Mexico. Four of the five hospitals that appear are located in the country’s capital and are synonymous with the poor distribution that persists in the country.
How were the best Mexican hospitals chosen for cancer care?
To reach a final decision, several aspects were taken into account, such as the number of oncologists and specialists from other areas to care for patients. In addition, the existence of advanced technological equipment such as cobalt therapy machines, linear accelerators, radiotherapy equipment and stereotactic mammography. Some are too specialized that very few hospitals have them.
Is there a shortage of oncologists in Mexico?
On the other hand, one of the drawbacks of the lack of investment in health is that there are not enough specialists in the country. To date, the number of oncologists is insufficient compared to the number of patients.
According to the Mexican Society of Oncology, there are only about 1,400 registered members in its different variants. This means that there is barely one for every 90 thousand inhabitants.
The diseases that cause the most deaths in Mexico
Based on INEGI figures, the malignant tumors They are increasing and are already the third cause of death in the country. They are barely below heart disease and diabetes, although in the end all three health problems are constantly increasing.
Heart conditions – 105,864 Diabetes mellitus – 59,996 Cancer – 44,533
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