PANORAMA SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO DAS NEOPLASIAS DO TRATO GASTROINTESTINAL EM UM MUNICÍPIO DA REGIÃO NORTE DA BAHIA (2014 A 2023)
PANORAMA SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO DAS NEOPLASIAS DO TRATO GASTROINTESTINAL EM UM MUNICÍPIO DA REGIÃO NORTE DA BAHIA (2014 A 2023)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.03811125111215
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Palavras-chave: neoplasias do trato gastrointestinal; mortalidade; determinantes sociais; epidemiologia.
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Keywords: gastrointestinal neoplasms; mortality; social determinants; epidemiology.
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Abstract: Introduction: Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) neoplasms represent a serious global and national public health problem, with high incidence and diagnosis often occurring in advanced stages. Factors such as inadequate eating habits, a sedentary lifestyle, and inequalities in access to health services contribute to this scenario. Objective: To analyze the sociodemographic profile of mortality from GIT neoplasms in the municipality of Senhor do Bonfim, Bahia, from 2014 to 2023. Methods: This is a retrospective and quantitative study using secondary data from the Mortality Information System (SIM). Indicators for neoplasms of the esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, and accessory organs were analyzed. Results: A total of 172 deaths were recorded, with a predominance of males (58.7%) and individuals over 60 years old (29.1% in the 70-79 age group). A higher frequency was observed among married people (44.2%) and those with low education (32.0% with 1-3 years of schooling). The Black population accounted for 79.7% of deaths. Discussion: The findings support the literature by associating higher male and elderly mortality with genetic damage accumulation and lifetime environmental exposure. The predominance of cases among married individuals is discussed not as a biological risk, but as a reflection of greater surveillance and healthcare access facilitated by family support. Conversely, low education and high incidence in the Black population highlight the impact of structural racism and social inequalities, which create barriers to symptom recognition and early diagnosis. Final Considerations: Results reinforce the need to strengthen primary care and public policies aimed at reducing health inequities to mitigate GIT cancer mortality.
- Adrielly Ferreira Santos
- Genilson da Silva Santos
- Aline Santos Nascimento
- Mirela da Silva Carvalho
- Guilherme Carneiro Gonçalves
- Tainá da Silva Santos
- Nicolle de Oliveira Regis
- Polyanna Moreira da Silva Santos
- Raquel de Oliveira Paulo Silva
- Thiago Brito Barreto
- Pedro Vitor da Silva Miranda
- Arilsângela de Jesus Conceição