Análise epidemiológica do câncer do colo do útero no estado do Rio Grande do Norte, entre 2018 e 2022

Abstract

Objective: epidemiological analysis of uterine cervical cancer in women residing in the municipalities of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, from 2018 to 2022. Method: This is an ecological study, based on secondary data available on the website Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System(DATASUS) - epidemiological and demographic data, and data from the IDHM of income and education in Atlas Brasil. The data obtained were organized, processed and analyzed, including the calculation of the incidence rate, using Google spreadsheets. Results: the highest incidence, 244 cases (13.46%) occurred in the age group of 40-44 years and 45-49 years, equally; with a higher incidence rate of 40-44 years and 45-49 years, with 1.34 cases per 10,000 women, identically. 24 municipalities had a high incidence and very low and low MHDI in education and income. Stage III, with 396 cases (40.87%), was more frequent. And the age group in relation to the stages of the disease, shows that stage III was more concentrated in the age group of 45-49 years. Radiotherapy was the most used treatment during the study period. Dr Luiz Antônio Hospital (7th Health Region) was the main unit for diagnosis and treatment in the 30-59 age group. Conclusion: The study evidenced the need to carry out more interventions such as disease prevention measures and early diagnosis.