Tendência da mortalidade por câncer nas capitais e interior do Brasil entre 1980 e 2006

Abstract

. The rates of overall cancer mortality and major types were corrected by proportionally redistributing 50% of ill-defi ned causes of death and standardizing them by age according to the standard world population. Trend curves for Brazil and its major regions were calculated for state capitals and other municipalities according to sex, and were evaluated by means of simple linear regression. RESULTS:Among men, ascending mortality rates were observed for lung, prostate and colorectal cancer; declining rates for stomach cancer; and stable rates for esophagus cancer. Among women, mortality from breast, lung and colorectal cancer increased, and the rates for cervical and stomach cancer declined. Mortality evolution varied across the regions of Brazil, with distinct patterns between state capitals and other municipalities. CONCLUSIONS:The correction of mortality rates based on redistribution of ill-defi ned causes of death increased the magnitude of the overall cancer mortality in Brazil by approximately 10% in 1980 and 5% in 2006. In the inland municipalities no decrease or stability was identifi ed, differently from what was observed in the state capitals. Limited scope of prevention actions and lower access to services of cancer diagnosis and treatment for the population living away from large urban centers may partly explain these differences.

Female breast cancer mortality in Brazil and its regions

“…Other studies conducted in Brazil have demonstrate a trend toward increased breast cancer mortality over the years, such as that realized in the metropolitan region of the cities in Baixada Santista between1980 and 1999; 19 also in the State of Espírito Santo from1980 to 2007 20 and for the capitals and interior of Brazil between 1980 and 2006. 21 Contrarily, the female breast cancer mortality rates have decreased in the United States since 1989, mainly among younger women. From 2005 to 2009 there was a decrease of 3% per year in women aged less than 50, and a 2% decrease per year in those aged 50 or more.…”

Time trends in prostate cancer mortality according to major geographic regions of Brazil: an analysis of three decades

“…The exceptions, with stable mortality rates, included the Southeast (60 to 79 years of age) and Central-West and South (40 to 59 years), presumably due to intensification of early treatment, considering the increasing supply of radiotherapy services in these regions 17 . Upward trends in the other regions at ages above 70 years corroborated the study by Fonseca et al 14 , which included prostate cancer in Brazilian State capitals.…”

“…A literature review on prostate cancer mortality trends in PubMed, SciELO, and LILACS from June 2002 to June 2012 showed that the last such study in Brazil was published in 2011, referring to overall mortality trend from cancer, including prostate, from 1980 to 2006 17 .…”

Cervical Cytological Examination: Perceptions Of Women Attended In Primary Health Care

“…The nurse, as a health professional, has a vital role in health education actions, therefore, elaborating educational strategies helps the prevention and improves the care provided to the patients [25]. Furthermore, the guidelines held during the gynecologic consultation contribute to the empowerment of women in relation to the preventive examination of CC.…”