Panorama of hospitalizations for Parkinson’s disease in Brazil in the period from 2016 to 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the population ≥65 years. The main findings are tremor, stiffness, bradykinesia/akinesia and postural instability. The objective is to assess the epidemiology of parkinson’s in Brazil, according to age and gender, over a 5-year period. Methods: Ecological and descriptive study. The data collection for this study was based on results obtained through the Health Information (TABNET) and the SUS Hospital Information System (SIH / SUS) in the period from 2016 to 2020. Results: 4,637 hospitalizations were recorded, with the Southeast being the most prevalent region, with 2,210 cases (47.66%), followed by the South, with 1,292 cases (27.86%). There was a predominance of males, with 2,767 cases (59.67% of total cases). The most affected age group was between 70 and 79 years old, with 1,220 cases (26.31%). From 2016 to 2020 there was a 41.42% decline in the number of hospitalizations, with 2016 being the year with the highest records, with 1,154 cases. 2020 was the least incident year, with 676 hospitalizations. Conclusion: The profile of hospitalizations in Brazil was given by a male figure between 70 and 79 years old, and from the Southeast. Taking into account the decrease in almost 50% of admissions for PD, it is assumed that effective measures and policies are being taken in the atention and care of this population, providing a better quality of life for the affected individuals. Evidencing the importance of primary care in prevention and the general health.