Evolving Patterns and Cohort-Specific Risks of Anal Cancer Mortality in Spain
Anal cancer mortality in Spain has risen substantially, driven by birth cohort effects concentrated in adults ≥50 years. Elevated risks in post-1949 cohorts likely reflect increased HPV exposure. Urgently needed are expanded gender-neutral HPV vaccination and targeted screening for high-risk populations.
Authors
- Lucía Cayuela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1524-0501)
- Aurelio Cayuela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4936-9402)
- Gema Flox-Benítez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5364-7918)
- Clara Peiró Villalba
- Victoria Achaval (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8992-766X)
Institutions
- Hospital Universitario de Valme (ES)
- Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.17235/reed.2025.11626/2025
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01