Amplitude do rastreio e diagnóstico do câncer de mama no estado do Piauí e o impacto da pandemia da COVID-19

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a new epidemiological reality worldwide that is responsible for altering the entire dynamics of addressing health issues globally. Cancer management policies were directly impacted, potentially leading to a decline in early case detection and a c...

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Veröffentlicht in:Vigilância Sanitária em Debate 2024-09, p.1-7
Hauptverfasser: Silva, Pedro Henrique dos Santos, Basso Fernandes Silva, Franciele
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a new epidemiological reality worldwide that is responsible for altering the entire dynamics of addressing health issues globally. Cancer management policies were directly impacted, potentially leading to a decline in early case detection and a consequent increase in morbidity and mortality among patients with cancer. Objective: To analyze the impacts of the  pandemic on breast cancer screening measures in the state of Piauí. Method: This epidemiological study used secondary data provided by the Department of Health Information of the Brazilian Unified Health System regarding the performance of mammograms and breast cancer diagnoses in the state of Piauí between 2017 and 2021. Results: Between 2017 and 2019, an average of 39,165 mammograms were performed annually, compared with an average of 22,367 exams in each year between 2020 and 2021. The data presented in this study indicate a significant decrease in the number of exams performed, associated with a decline in the absolute number of diagnoses, as well as delayed diagnoses. Conclusions: The scenario described in this study suggests the possibility of developing an epidemiological emergency related to breast cancer, both due to the structural incapacity of the state of Piauí to provide adequate assistance to patients and the increasing observation of more advanced cases. Therefore, we highlight the need for intensified efforts to strengthen breast cancer management and early diagnosis strategies in the state of Piauí. Introdução: A pandemia da COVID-19 trouxe para todo o mundo uma nova realidade epidemiológica que foi responsável por modificar toda a dinâmica de enfrentamento aos problemas de saúde no mundo. As políticas de enfrentamento ao câncer foram diretamente prejudicadas, levando a uma possível queda na identificação precoce de casos e ao futuroaumento da morbimortalidade para os pacientes oncológicos. Objetivo: Analisar os impactos da pandemia sobre as medidas de rastreio do câncer de  mama no estado do Piauí. Método: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico com dados secundários disponibilizados pelo Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde sobre a realização de mamografias e diagnósticos de câncer de mama no estado do Piauí entre 2017 e 2021. Resultados: Entre os anos de 2017 e 2019, foram realizadas em média 39.165 mamografias por ano, contra uma média de 22.367 exames em cada ano entre 2020 e 2021. Os dados trazidos apontam uma s
ISSN:2317-269X
2317-269X
DOI:10.22239/2317-269X.02267