Objectives: To describe the behavior and trends of medical care for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) during the period 2018-2023 in the Peruvian health system. Materials and Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted to analyze the behavior of CRC care in Peru. The open database of the National Superintendence of Health (SUSALUD) was used. The variables included: CIE-X diagnosis compatible with CRC; age groups, sex, place, and period of care. Microsoft Excel 365 and STATA v.18.0 were used for statistical analysis. Results: The rate of outpatient care for CRC was 10.89 per 10 000 outpatient attendances for all causes (range: 8.01 – 13.61); of attendances for CCR: 68.54% for colon cancer; 29.7% for rectal cancer; and 1.76% for cancer of the rectosigmoid junction. The rate of care in emergency services was 3.15 per 10 000 emergency visits for all causes (range: 1.86 – 4.35), whil...

Objectives: To describe the epidemiological and temporal characteristics of homicides in Peru between 2017 and 2024, and to explore associated sociodemographic factors. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, time-series epidemiological study was conducted using secondary data from the National Computerized System of Deaths (SINADEF). Homicide rates were calculated by sex, age, and department. Logistic regression models were fitted to identify associated factors, comparing homicide deaths with all other causes of death. Results: During 2017–2024, 10,266 homicides were recorded, predominantly among men (86.3%) with a median age of 32 years. Most cases occurred in public places, and three departments (Lima, La Libertad, and Callao) accounted for almost 60% of the cases. Homicide rates among men showed an upward trend throughout the period. Multivariate analysis revealed that the odds o...