[Malignant digestive tumor mortality in Castilla-La Mancha (1975-1990)].
BACKGROUND
The study investigates the temporary trend of the mortality by digestive malignant tumours in Castilla-La Mancha from 1975 to 1990.


METHODS
Standardized rates were calculated by direct method, using world and european population as standard, truncated rates (35-64 years old) and cumulative rates (0-74 years old) according to tumoral location and sex.


RESULTS
In both sexes the mortality by colon cancer has increased whereas the mortality by stomach cancer has decreased. These changes observed are similar with those observed in other epidemiologic studies.


CONCLUSIONS
Driving a 15 year period a significant change in mortality due to colonic and gastric cancer has occurred in Castilla-La Mancha.
Criado Alvarez
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Sección de Investigación y Docencia, Centro Regional de Salud Pública, Talavera de la Reina y Servicio de Asistencia Sanitaria, Toledo.
Martínez Hernández
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González Solana
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Romo Barrientos
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004067:Digestive System Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017678:Sex Distribution; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology