OBJECTIVES: There are geographic and ethnic differences in the incidence of gastric cancer around the world as well as with its trends for each population over time. The incidence patterns observed among immigrants change according to where they live. Our goal is to analyze the economic burden of gastric cancer mortality in Brazil/LATAM , among Asian and Non-Asian set.

METHODS: In Brazil, gastric cancer mortality is 2,2 times higher in Asian descendent than in Non-Asian with a male predominance. Monthly income between US$ 500 and 1.500 ( rate 1:4 , USD: R$ ). This research was carried out through an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson's chi-square with relative risk, Pearson's chi-square for trend, Fischer's exact test, and standard deviation / variance. Plus pharmacoeconomic model as economic adapted comparisons .

RESULTS: From 2006 to 2016 there were 14,878 deaths from gastric cancer in Brazil, of which 13,326 among the general population (white, brown, black and indigenous) and 1,552 in the Brazilian Asian population. Therefore, among Asian descendent population the economic losses were from 776,000 to 2,328,000 USD , and Non-Asian pop = 6,663,000 to 19,989,000 USD . It means that in the worse and better scenario the losses will be 3,90 % higher in comparison with 8,58% expect without mortality epidemiology data.

CONCLUSIONS: The economic burden of gastric cancer mortality in Brazil/ LATAM is directly linked to Asian & Non-Asian incidence / prevalence. In Brazil gastric cancer mortality is 2,2 times higher in Asian descendent than in Non-Asian. The losses data of 3,90 % higher in comparison with 8,58 % expect without mortality epidemiology data need to be studied.