IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH: CANCER IN NORTHEAST BRAZIL FOR THE YEARS 2023 TO 2025

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1595102511029

• Palavras-chave: Breast Inflammatory Neoplasia; Mortality Rate by Age Group; Women's Health Services.

• Keywords: Breast Inflammatory Neoplasia; Mortality Rate by Age Group; Women's Health Services.

• Abstract:

  Breast cancer is the disease with the highest mortality rate in women in Brazil and from the age of 40, the incidence and mortality tend to increase progressively, making it imperative to treat the disease in its early stages. The current research aims to show the estimates for the disease in the Northeast until 2025, indicating the state with the highest demographic density and number of cases; mention the age group with the highest mortality and point out the challenges facing the public health service. A quantitative study was carried out using raw data from the 2023 to 2025 estimates of population density, age groups and mortality rates. Bahia had the highest incidence of new cases. Ceará came second, followed by Pernambuco. The age group with the highest number of deaths in 2022 was between 50 and 59 years old. In terms of public health challenges, the following stood out: making a timely diagnosis of suspicious breast lesions; starting the first treatment within 60 days; having access to quality mammography and being guaranteed treatment by a multidisciplinary team. It was concluded that the mortality rate in women over 70 is higher than in other age groups and survival is higher in the 30-39 age group.