EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF BREAST CANCER IN BRAZIL: 2018 TO 2022

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594782419086

• Palavras-chave: Neoplasias malignas de mama; Regiões do Brasil; Câncer de mama em homens; Fatores de riscos câncer de mama.

• Keywords: Malignant breast neoplasms; Regions of Brazil; Breast cancer in men; Breast cancer risk factors.

• Abstract:

  Cancer is a chronic disease characterized by abnormal cell growth, which results in changes in the body. Breast cancer is the most common neoplasm among women in Brazil and worldwide, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer. The following risk factors stand out among the risk factors: biological, endocrine, and behavioral/environmental factors. The objective of this study is to identify and investigate the clinical-epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with cancer between 2018 and 2022. The study presents a cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative epidemiological study, presenting data made available through DATASUS, in relation to breast cancer cases in the period from 2018 to 2022. Furthermore, during the period of analysis, 354,911 new cases of breast cancer were observed. Thus, it is observed that 98.95% of cases occurred in women while 1.05% in males. Regarding age group, approximately 27.5% of cases occurred within the 50-59 age group, which ultimately demonstrates that the population that is entering old age tends to develop possible breast cancer. In addition, fluctuations in the number of cases can be observed over the years, as this may have occurred due to the Covid-19 pandemic. One. Thus, in order to reduce mortality associated with breast cancer, it is necessary to develop early detection techniques and preventive actions.