Males 41.7%
9.1 . . . 11.1%
-
18.4%
2.7 . . . 20.6%
- Current tobacco smoking (2011)
Total alcohol per capita consumption, in litres of pure alcohol (2010)
Females
Physical inactivity (2010) Obesity (2014)
Household solid fuel use (2012)
Total 29.9%
5.9 . . . 15.8%
25.0%
Income group: Lower middle Total population: 10,496,000
Life expectancy at birth: Total:68 Males:65 Females:70 Total deaths: 72,000
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Cancer Incidence**
Age-Standardized Cancer Mortality Trends*
Cancer Mortality Profile*
World Health Organization - Cancer Country Profiles, 2014.
Adult Risk Factors
No data available No data available
No data available No data available
No data available No data available
Cervix uteri 21.2%
Breast 7.5%
Stomach 6.7%
Colorectum 5.9%
Ovary 4.9%
Other 53.9%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Prostate Stomach Colorectum
Trachea, bronchus, lung Leukaemia
Females
Prostate 17.0%
Stomach 8.1%
Colorectum 6.3%
Trachea, bronchus, lung
5.4%
Leukaemia 5.3%
Other 57.9%
Males
3,000 Deaths
4,000 Deaths
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Cervix uteri Breast Stomach Colorectum Ovary
Females Males
2,029
807
428 371 304
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500
Cervix uteri Breast Gallbladder Colorectum Stomach
Number of cases
Males Females
834
302 277
190 188
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500
Prostate Colorectum Stomach Leukaemia Lung
Number of cases
** No incidence data available. Figures are based on national incidence estimates from neighbouring countries.
* No mortality data available. Figures are based on national incidence estimates and modelled survival.
Tobacco control
Cancer Primary Prevention Policies
Has an operational cancer policy/strategy/action plan
Scope
Yes
Hepatitis B vaccination schedule
Acetic acid visualization (VIA)
Mammogram
Bowel cancer screening by exam or colonoscopy
Radiotherapy
Number of radiation oncologists 11
Generally available in the public health system
*** Indicates highest possible level of achievement
Breast cancer
Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Faecal occult blood test or faecal immunological test Colorectal cancer
Tobacco taxes 26–50% of retail price is tax
Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan for reducing overweight/obesity
94%
Generally available at the public primary health care level
Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Breast palpation / clinical breast exam (CBE) Generally available at the public primary health care level
Generally available at the public primary health care level
Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Generally available in the public health system
Overweight and obesity prevention and control
National immunization
Not generally available in the public health system
Non-methadone morphine equivalent consumption per cancer death (mg) . . .
Total high energy teletherapy units / million inhabitants 0.6
Number of radiotherapy centres
Yes
Cancer Plans, Monitoring and Surveillance
Population-based Subnational
2011 Coverage
Last year of data Has a cancer registry
World Health Organization - Cancer Country Profiles, 2014.
… = No data available
Not generally available Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan to reduce the burden of tobacco use Yes
Three to five public places completely smoke-free Smoke-free legislation
Tobacco dependence treatment NRT and/or some cessation services (at least one of which is cost-covered)
Warning labels Large warnings with all appropriate characteristics***
Bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship Ban on national television, radio and print media as well as on some but not all other forms of direct and/or indirect advertising
5
Cancer Treatment and Palliative Care
Cervical cytology (PAP)
Community/home care for people with advanced stage cancer and other NCDs Chemotherapy (medicines not specified)
Oral morphine (formulation not specified) Cervical cancer
Harmful use of alcohol prevention and control Physical inactivity prevention and control
Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Yes
Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan to reduce physical inactivity and/or promote
physical activity Yes
Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan to reduce the harmful use of alcohol Yes
Human Papillomavirus vaccination schedule . . .
. . . Hepatitis B vaccination coverage, infants
