Epidemiology of esophagus cancer in north of Minas Gerais – MG

Abstract

Abstract: Esophageal cancer is one of the most common neoplasms and the fourth most common in the male population. Objective: To analyze the epidemiological and hospital profile of esophageal cancer in the North of Minas Gerais, in order to identify changes that may subsidize actions to promote the reduction of this disease. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study, whose data source was the Hospital Information System of the Unified Health System (SIH/SUS). The target population was composed of patients with esophageal cancer, registered in the north of Minas Gerais, from 2008 to 2017. Results: A total of 4395 hospitalizations were registered during the study period, with a significant increase between the years 2008 and 2016. The male sex was responsible for 81.52% of hospitalizations. On the other hand, the mortality rate was higher in females, but the number of deaths was predominant in males (78.98%). The most affected age group was 50-59 years old, with a predominance of brown breed. Montes Claros and Bocaiúva were the most affected regions. In addition, there was a private service domain, with 67.40%. Conclusion: These data allowed to characterize the epidemiological and hospital profile of esophageal cancer in the North of Minas Gerais. It seems  that brown men have a high rate of hospitalization due to the disease. Due to the progressive increase in the number of hospitalizations due to esophageal cancer and the great socioeconomic impact of this disease in our country, there is a need for improvement in public policies to prevent this disease