paediatric cancer

Epidemiology and Factors Associated with Mortality among Haitian Children and Adolescents Treated for Cancer at a Paediatric Hospital from 2010 to 2014

Issue:

Vol 72, Issue 1: 2025

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.055

Pages:

25-30

Synopsis:

This study evaluated the epidemiology of paediatric cancer and factors associated with mortality among Haitian children and adolescents. Eleven types of cancer were diagnosed, and the odds of dying of cancer were more significant in patients with blood cancer, relapse or complications.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Paediatric cancers represent about 1% of all diagnosed cancers around the world (1). This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and to determine the factors associated with mortality of paediatric cancers managed at a Haitian Paediatric Hospital.

Received:

06 Mar, 2018

Accepted:

05 Mar, 2018

Published:

21 Dec, 2025

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