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Chilean cancer trends and demographic aging

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Chile is experiencing significant shifts in its oncological and demographic landscape. Projections indicate that colorectal cancer is expected to become the most frequent cancer in the country by 2035. Currently, it is the second most frequent neoplasm and the second leading cause of oncological death, with data showing a rising incidence among younger populations under the age of 50. Simultaneously, Chile is undergoing a demographic shift characterized by an aging population. The proportion of individuals aged 65 and older rose from 6.6% in 1992 to 14% in 2024, with projections suggesting older adults will outnumber children under the age of 15 by 2028. This trend is further compounded by a low fertility rate, which reached 0.99 children per woman as of 2025. This aging trend is closely linked to oncology, as oncology; preliminary figures from the Ministry of Health indicate that in 2025, more than half of all cancer deaths in 2025 occurred in individuals between the ages of 50 and 89. In response to these trends, response, medical experts and research centers are calling for enhanced public health measures. Proposed actions include implementing national screening programs, strengthening the prevention measures and localized research. Dr. Christian Caglevic, Scientific Director of modifiable risk factors, the FALP Cancer Research and increasing Innovation Center, has emphasized that relying solely on international knowledge is insufficient because local clinical research to produce evidence tailored epidemiological, genetic, and cultural factors influence cancer behavior and treatment responses. To address this, the FALP center has developed a platform to Chile’s specific genetic integrate clinical data and epidemiological characteristics. generate indicators regarding cancer magnitude, diagnostic opportunities, and survival rates specifically within the Chilean population.

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  1. 2026-09-30 04:05 UTC Chilean cancer trends and demographic aging
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