Deaths from stroke in Brazilian regions between the years 2016 and 2019

Abstract

Background: Stroke are caused by changes in blood flow causing neurological symptoms. Objectives: To analyze the number of deaths due to stroke in the regions of Brazil in the years 2016 to 2019. Design and setting: Cross-sectional observational study. Methods: Information collected from the SIH/SUS mortality database, regarding deaths by year/region of the Federation, from 2016 to 2019, at the Informatics Department of the Unified Health System. Results: In the period from 2016 to 2019, the Brazil recorded 405.138 deaths due to stroke, with the year 2016 being responsible for the highest occurrence of cases (n=102.965). The Southeast region had the highest death rate (n=173.205), with the State of São Paulo reporting 50.53% (n=87.525). Second, the Northeast region (n=114.372), followed by the South region (n=61.455). The Midwest region had the lowest index (n=25.538). The age group with the most deaths was over 80 years old (n=152.224), followed by the age group from 70 to 79 years old (n=107.259). Conclusions: The Southeastern region recorded the highest number of deaths due to stroke and the age group older than 80 years had the highest rates.