Understanding Sociodemographic Factors among Hispanics Through a Population-Based Study on Testicular Cancer in Mexico.

ABSTRACT: Testicular cancer (TCa) is a rare malignancy affecting young men worldwide. Sociodemographic factors, especially socioeconomic level (SEL) and healthcare access, seem to impact TCa incidence and outcomes, particularly among Hispanic populations. However, limited research has explored these variables in Hispanic groups. This study aimed to investigate sociodemographic and clinical factors in Mexico and their role in health disparities among Hispanic TCa patients. We retrospectively analyzed 244 Mexican TCa cases between 2007 and 2020 of a representative cohort with diverse social backgrounds from a national reference cancer center. Logistic regression identified risk factors for fatality: non-seminoma histology, advanced stage, and lower education levels. Age showed a significant trend as a

SUBMITTER: Rios-Rodriguez JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753316 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature