Impact of income inequality on breast cancer mortality according to socioeconomic status in the Federative Units of Brazil

Tomaz, Katia Pereira; Farias, Samantha Hasegawa; Neto, Wilson Leite Maia; Figueiredo, Francisco Winter dos Santos; Adami, Fernando

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.972204

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“…In this context, Brazil finds itself enmeshed in an intricate tapestry of internal disparities with regard to breast cancer mortality metrics. The influence exerted by socioeconomic factors upon breast cancer mortality outcomes resonates harmoniously with the findings gleaned from parallel Brazilian investigations, thereby coalescing into a collective narrative that strives to unravel shared patterns and incongruities [ 43 , 44 ].…”

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Impacts of Sociodemographic Factors, Screening, and Organization of Health Services on Breast Cancer Mortality in Brazil: An Ecological Study of 20 Years

da Luz Costa,

Dantas,

de Campos Gomes

et al. 2023

International Journal of Breast Cancer

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Background. Breast cancer mortality is increasing in Brazil. This study examines the impact of sociodemographic factors, screening procedures, and primary healthcare (PHC) on breast cancer mortality. Methods. An ecological study analyzed secondary data of women diagnosed with breast cancer who died between 2000 and 2019. Sociodemographic factors, screening procedures, and PHC were examined in relation to breast cancer mortality. Statistical analyses included normality tests, Kruskal-Wallis and one-way ANOVA tests with post hoc comparisons, Pearson and Spearman correlation tests, age-period-cohort analysis, Kaplan-Meier analysis, and Cox regression analysis. Significance was set at p < 0.05 . Results. Mortality rates were higher in the southeast (15.77) and south (15.97) regions compared to the north (5.07) ( p < 0.0001 ). Survival rates were longer in the southeast ( 70.3 ± 0.05 ) and south ( 70.6 ± 0.09 ) than in the north ( 63.98 ± 0.053 ) ( p ≤ 0.001 ). Mortality increased with age after 32 years ( p ≤ 0.001 ). Brown and indigenous women had lower mortality and survival rates. Increased coverage of PHC, ultrasound, and biopsy did not reduce mortality. However, improved cytopathologic analysis led to a decrease in mortality. Conclusions. Sociodemographic factors, screening procedures, and PHC are specific predictors of breast cancer mortality in Brazil.

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Impacts of Sociodemographic Factors, Screening, and Organization of Health Services on Breast Cancer Mortality in Brazil: An Ecological Study of 20 Years

da Luz Costa,

Dantas,

de Campos Gomes

et al. 2023

International Journal of Breast Cancer

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Results of a survey study on health professionals’ perceptions of tumor boards in Brazil

Menezes,

Serra,

Barrios

et al. 2023

Future Oncol.

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Background: Tumor boards (TB) are synonymous with quality of care but have been occasionally misunderstood and underutilized. This survey aimed to evaluate health professionals' perceptions of TBs in Brazil. Materials & methods: The survey was sent electronically. Results: Of 206 respondents, 67.8% attended TBs at least once and 82.4% dedicated at least 1 h weekly to them; 64.2% preferred a more “educational” model over case discussions only; 63.1% had institutional leadership capable of promoting multidisciplinarity; 21.1% and 32.7% of the physicians and nonphysicians, respectively, felt intimidated to express their opinions; 91.6% believed that TBs improve cancer outcomes. Postpandemic, 52.7% preferred a hybrid (virtual/face-to-face) model. Conclusion: This study provides a glimpse of the reality of TBs in Brazil, with potential implications for clinical practice.

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Impact of income inequality on breast cancer mortality according to socioeconomic status in the Federative Units of Brazil

Abstract: Impact of income inequality on breast cancer mortality according to socioeconomic status in the Federative Units of Brazil. Front. Public Health : . doi: .

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Impacts of Sociodemographic Factors, Screening, and Organization of Health Services on Breast Cancer Mortality in Brazil: An Ecological Study of 20 Years

Impacts of Sociodemographic Factors, Screening, and Organization of Health Services on Breast Cancer Mortality in Brazil: An Ecological Study of 20 Years

Results of a survey study on health professionals’ perceptions of tumor boards in Brazil

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