A TRANSIÇÃO DA MORTALIDADE POR CÂNCERES NO BRASIL E A TOMADA DE DECISÃO ESTRATÉGICA NAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE SAÚDE DA MULHER

Abstract

This article aims to describe the evolution of the transition in mortality from breast and cervix cancers in Brazil in relation to socioeconomic development. There were data obtained of mortality from breast cancer and cervical cancer in Brazil for a period of 20 years, corresponding to a censitary range. Deaths were corrected and rates standardized. In addition, social indicators were measured for all three census years included in the time series. It was observed that the Brazilian states have a lot of heterogeneity with respect to social indicators and mortality for both cancers, and there seems to be a pattern between socioeconomic status and mortality from breast and cervix cancer. It is therefore necessary to carry out the assessment and planning of actions, considering development scenarios, to ensure universal and equal access of women to public health policies.

Keywords

• demographics
• mortality
• development
• cancer
• public policies
• health policies