EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF CANCER CASES IN THE AGRESTE REGION OF PERNAMBUCO REGISTERED AT THE HOSPITAL DAS CLÍNICAS
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Perfil epidemiológico, Epidemiologia, Registros hospitalaresAbstract
Cancer is the disordered proliferation of infiltrating cells, forming aggressive tumors. Factors such as obesity, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, HPV, smoking, and radiation contribute to the development of the disease. Objective: To investigate and describe the epidemiological profile of cancer cases in the Agreste region of Pernambuco, in addition to analyzing the incidence of cancer in the region, identifying the most frequent types of cancer, and evaluating the distribution by age group and gender. Method: This is a cross-sectional and descriptive epidemiological study of a quantitative nature. Results: There was a higher number of cases of cancer located in the genital system, in brown and elderly patients. Final considerations: The analysis of the epidemiological profile of cancer in the Agreste region of Pernambuco reveals the complexity of the factors that influence its incidence. The data highlight the need for targeted preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic strategies, filling gaps in regional knowledge and informing more effective health policies.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Nathália Émyle Brandão Lopes, Jéssica Maiara Pereira Barbosa, Dielson Sotero Ramos Júnior, José Eduardo Silva de Freitas, Maria Brenda Ellen dos Santos Pereira Nascimento, Thiago Wagner da Silva Oliveira Batista, George Do Nascimento Santana, Eduardo Côrte-Real Lira , Maria da Conceição Cavalcanti de Lira, Ellen Cristina Barbosa dos Santos, Augusto Cesar Barreto Neto, Viviane de Aráujo Gouveia
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