Abstract

SALAZAR, Lida; BENAVIDES, Mónica  and  VALENCIA, Santiago. ROLE OF INTERCULTURALITY IN THE CONTROL OF CANCER IN TOWNS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. Investig. andina [online]. 2018, vol.20, n.36, pp.123-143.  Epub Mar 30, 2018. ISSN 0124-8146.

Despite its importance, the indigenous population is characterized by greater poverty, less access to education and health services, which leads to reduced life expectancy. Other facts such as the high rate of unemployment, the precarious social services, the violation of Human Rights and the environment degradation, constitute an unfortunate scenario of discrimination, marginalization and exclusion. Although the need to offer differential health services is well known, this has not yet materialized, in addition, the lack of information and appropriate strategies, leads to indigenous population unable to enjoy effectively the cancer control services. which are accessible to the rest of the population. According to the above mentioned, it is essential to reflect on the condition and role of interculturality in cancer control.

Keywords : indigenous populations health; public health; cancer control; national health programs; DeCS (BIREME).

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