Epidemiological analysis of the mortality profile from Cerebrovascular Disorders in the Northern region of Brazil in the last decade

Abstract

Introduction: Cerebrovascular Diseases encompass several pathologies with clinical manifestations resulting from the interruption of cerebral blood flow, which can manifest in an ischemic form, generally linked to circulation obstruction, or in a hemorrhagic form, when there is vascular rupture. Given the widespread occurrence of deaths and permanent sequelae that such diseases generate, investigation and understanding of them become essential. Objectives: To analyze the epidemiological profile of hospital mortality due to Cerebrovascular Diseases in the northern region of Brazil, from January 2014 to December 2023. Methods: This is an observational and descriptive study, which provided records of deaths due to cerebrovascular diseases in individuals from the Northern region of Brazil, between January 2014 and December 2023, obtained through the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS), using the variables color/race, age group and sex to define a mortality profile. Results: The data collected demonstrated the occurrence of 21,735 deaths due to cerebrovascular diseases in the region in question during the period considered, a value that corresponds to 6% of deaths nationally. Regarding the profile of these patients, it should be noted that 52.7% were male, 71.6% were over 60 years old and 60% declared themselves mixed race. Finally, 95% occurred urgently and 82% had their care regimen ignored. Conclusion: Thus, it is evident that cerebrovascular disorders predominate in the male population in a disadvantaged socioeconomic situation, especially elderly, brown men and possibly with restricted access to health surveillance and primary prevention mechanisms, such as encouraging and subsidizing healthy eating and physical activity. Therefore, the need for preventive actions is evident in order to guarantee the well-being and longevity of northern patients.