Mortality from asthma in the state of S. Paulo, Brazil (1970-1992).

Mortality from asthma has shown important variations over time in several countries. In Brazil, a mortality study performed in the 60s, covering the cities of S. Paulo and Ribeirão Preto, and other ten cities showed that S.

[Mortality trends due to myocardial ischemia in capital cities of the metropolitan areas of Brazil, 1979-89].

Purpose: To study the trends of mortality rates from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD) in eight capitals of Brazil.

Methods: Death rates for these cities were studied in men (M) and female (F), standardized using the population of São Paulo, SP, 1980. Rates were calculated for CVD (ICD-9: 390-459) and CHD (ICD-9:410-414).

[Smoking and mortality fro ischemic heart disease. Comparative study in capitals of Brazilian metropolitan regions, 1988].

Purpose: An ecological study was performed to test the association between coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality and smoking in Brazil. Lung cancer mortality was used as a surrogate for smoking habit.

Methods: The mortality rate for CHD (ICD-9:410-414) and lung cancer (ICD-9: 162) were determined in the following metropolitan areas: Belém, Recife, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Curitiba and Porto Alegre for males and females between 30 and 69 year old.

[Trends of peptic ulcer mortality in São Paulo State (Brazil), 1970-1989].

Background: Trends of peptic ulcer mortality rates were studied in São Paulo State (Brazil) among 1970 and 1989.

Material: Deaths from PU, ICD-9 531-534.

Results: The PU rates in São Paulo are comparable with those in Europe and rank second place for males and in third place for females.

[Trends of mortality from cerebrovascular disease in the State of São Paulo: 1970 to 1989].

Aim: description of proportional mortality and death rates by Stroke in adult population (20 years of age or older) of São Paulo State, Brazil.

Methods: the deaths were obtained from the statistical official bureau; the population data were based in the Federal Census (1970, 1980 and 1991); all trends whose the slope was significantly greater than zero had a calculation of the decline per year.

Results: proportional mortality for Stroke decreased for males (M) (-11.

[Arterial hypertension and possible risk factors].

The results of a cross-sectional (prevalence) study of high blood pressure, carried out in 1987 in Araraquara County in the north of S. Paulo State, Brazil are presented. The group studies numbered 1,199 people, including 533 men and 666 women, of from 15 to 74 years of age.

[Mortality trends in ischemic heart disease in São Paulo State: 1970-1989].

Purpose: Description of proportional mortality and deaths rates by coronary heart disease (CHD) in adult population (20 years of age or older) of São Paulo State, Brazil.

Methods: The deaths were obtained from the statistical official bureau. The population data were based in the Federal Census (1970, 1980 and 1991).

[Smoking prevalence in the urban locality of southeastern Brazil].

A cross-sectional study for prevalence of arterial hypertension in the population aged 15-74 years of age of the urban area of Araraquara County, 250 km from the city of S. Paulo, S. Paulo, State, Brazil, in 1987, was performed.

Geographical patterns of proportionate mortality for the most common causes of death in Brazil.

Mortality due to chronic diseases has been increasing in all regions of Brazil with corresponding decreases in mortality from infectious diseases. The geographical variation in proportionate mortality for chronic diseases for 17 Brazilian state capitals for the year 1985 and their association with socio-economic variables and infectious disease was studied. Calculations were made of correlation coefficients of proportionate mortality for adults of 30 years or above due to ischaemic heart disease, stroke and cancer of the lung, the breast and stomach with 3 socio-economic variables, race, and mortality due to infectious disease.

Prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, in 1990.

A case register of multiple sclerosis (MS) was set up in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, situated at a latitude of 23-24 degrees south. Cases were notified by neurologists, neuroradiologists and by an association of patients with MS. Prevalence rate was 4.

[Multiple causes of death in diabetics in the municipality of Recife, 1987].

In 1987, diabetes mellitus was mentioned in 492 death certificates of the population of the city of Recife, Brazil, 202 of them for males and 290 for females. Diabetes mellitus was the underlying cause of death according to 80 certificates for men and 290 for women, as a result of which premature death occurred in 16.2% of men and 11.

[Mortality of women in reproductive age in the municipality of São Paulo (Brazil), 1986. III--Death by different causes: cardiovascular diseases].

Further to a research project into the accuracy of death given on the causes of death given on the death certificates of women of fertile age (10-49), resident in the City of S. Paulo, SP, Brazil, in 1986, the main causes of death for the population according to age, with remarks on the mortality from cardiovascular diseases (CVD), malignant neoplasms and external causes are presented. The CVD were responsible for 23.

[Prevalence of obesity in a locality of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, 1987].

The prevalence of obesity in Araraquara, a county of 150,000 inhabitants situated 250 km from S. Paulo, Brazil was studied. The study population, of 18-74 yrs.

[Adolescent mortality in Brazil, 1977, 1980 and 1985. Magnitude and tendencies].

Mortality among adolescents (10-19 yrs. of age), resident in 9 states of Brazil in 1977, 1980 and 1985, was analysed according to age (10-14 and 15-19 yrs. of age), sex (male, female) and underlying cause of death.

[Mortality among women in reproductive age in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil, 1986. II. Deaths by maternal causes].

In continuation to the research project on the accuracy of the certification of the underlying causes of death in women of child-bearing age (10-49), resident in the Municipality of S. Paulo, Brazil, in 1986, "original" death certificates were compared with "revised" death certificates (including additional information). The maternal mortality rate rose from 44.

[Prevalence of arterial hypertension in Araraquara, Brazil].

Purpose: To study the prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil.

Patients And Methods: Cross sectional study: cluster equiprobabilistic sampling of 1.8% of the urban population aged 15-74 years, old (1.

[Treatment of hypertension and the decline of mortality caused by cerebrovascular accidents].

A possible cause-effect relationship between the decline of mortality from cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and a better control of arterial hypertension is discussed. The international literature on the subject is critically reviewed in the light of the possible statistical artifacts for enumeration of CVAs, the incidence and fatality of the disease, the prevalence of other risk factors such as hypercholesterolemia, smoking, and the consumption of sodium, potassium and alcohol, and obesity, as well as the contribution of health care.

[Mortality of women in reproductive age in the municipality of São Paulo (Brazil), 1986. I. Methodology and general results].

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the death certificates of a sample of a quarter of all deaths in women of reproductive age (10-49 years) resident in the Municipality of S. Paulo, SP, Brazil, in 1986. For each death, further data were gathered by means of household interviews and from medical records and autopsy information where available.