Liver Cancer in Guatemala: An Analysis of Mortality and Incidence Trends From 2012 to 2016.

Purpose: Guatemala has the highest mortality and incidence of liver cancer in Central and South America. The aim of this study is to describe the extent of liver cancer in the country from 2012 to 2016 and the associated risk factors.

Methods: A secondary analysis was performed using liver cancer mortality and morbidity data and data on risk factors, such as hepatitis B virus infection, cirrhosis, and alcoholism.