Dados do Resumo

Título

ANALYSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER MORTALITY IN RELATION TO AGE, RACE/ETHNICITY, AND EDUCATION LEVEL FROM 2013 TO 2022

Introdução

Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignant neoplasms among men, characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in the prostate gland. In Brazil, it is the second leading cause of cancer death among men, with a high prevalence. Treatment options include surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy, with the choice depending on the stage of the disease and the patient’s condition. Factors such as age, family history, and lifestyle influence mortality, making early diagnosis essential for better prognoses.

Objetivo

This study aims to analyze the mortality pattern of prostate cancer in Brazil between 2013 and 2022, focusing on the relationships between the number of deaths and variables such as age, race/ethnicity, and education level.

Métodos

This is a retrospective observational study using data collected from the Tabnet DataSUS platform. The sample included mortality data from men who died of prostate cancer between 2013 and 2022. The variables considered were age, race/ethnicity, and education level. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed to identify significant patterns in prostate cancer mortality.

Resultados

The data revealed that most deaths occurred in older age groups, particularly those aged 60 and above, accounting for 95% of the 152,864 recorded deaths. The white race/ethnicity had the highest number of deaths (77,606), followed by brown (53,341), black (15,852), yellow (959), and indigenous (264). Additionally, 4,842 deaths did not specify race/ethnicity. The analysis of education level showed higher mortality among individuals with lower educational attainment: 19% had no formal education, and 26% had only 1 to 3 years of schooling.

Conclusões

The analysis highlighted that prostate cancer mortality in Brazil is strongly associated with advanced age, with a higher prevalence in white and brown racial/ethnic groups. Lower education levels were correlated with an increased risk of death, reinforcing the need for public policies focused on vulnerable populations to improve early diagnosis and treatment. These results underscore the importance of targeted health strategies to reduce disparities in prostate cancer mortality.

Palavras Chave

prostate; Câncer; mortality