Spatial distribution of breast cancer mortality: Socioeconomic disparities and access to treatment in the state of Parana, Brazil.

Introduction: Breast cancer remains an important public health problem that is responsible for high morbidity and mortality rates, especially in developing countries.

Objective: To analyze the socioeconomic and access disparities related to breast cancer mortality in 399 cities in the state of Parana, Brazil.

Methods: Ecological, descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study based on secondary data from the Mortality Information System from 2009 to 2012 in the state of Parana.

The Obesity and the Risk of Breast Cancer among Pre and Postmenopausal Women.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the obesity is one of the factors related to the risk of breast cancer mainly in postmenopausal women. This study investigated the association between obesity in pre- and postmenopausal women with the development of breast cancer and the expression of estrogen, progesterone, HeR-2 and triple-negative (TN) receptors. Methods: A case-control study was conducted on 100 patients with recently diagnosed breast cancer and 400 age-matched controls.

Delay in Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer among Women Attending a Reference Service in Brazil.

Background: Cancer is a major public health problem. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for reducing mortality. This study aimed to analyze factors associated with delay in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment among women attending a reference cancer service.

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in pre- and postmenopausal women.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and its components among pre- and postmenopausal women, as well as the association between menopausal status and MS.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at a reference cardiology outpatient clinic in a city located in Northwestern Paraná State, Brazil. A total of 958 medical records of symptomatic climacteric women evaluated between 2010 and 2014 were analyzed.

The Rise in Mortality from Breast Cancer in Young Women: Trend Analysis in Brazil.

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death among women.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze time trends in overall mortality from breast cancer in Brazil, Brazilian regions and States.

Methods: This is an exploratory study, of the time series of deaths from breast cancer contained in the Mortality Information System (SIM), of women living in Brazil, Brazilian regions and States, from 1996 to 2013.

Mammographic Screening of Women Attending a Reference Service Center in Southern Brazil.

Background: To investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with performance of annual mammography by women above 40 years of age.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at an oncology reference service in Southern Brazil from October 2013 to October 2014 with 525 women aged 40 years or older.

Results: The prevalence of annual mammography was 54.

Effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy on vaginal Candida spp. isolation in HIV-infected compared to HIV-uninfected women.

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in HIV-infected women contributed to the impairment of their quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) use on the vaginal Candida spp. isolation in HIV-infected compared to HIV-uninfected women.

Years of potential life lost due to breast and cervical cancer: a challenge for Brazilian public policy.

Background: The purpose of the article was to analyze the years of potential life lost (YPLL) of women who died from breast and cervical cancer in the State of Parana, Southern Brazil. This was a temporal trend study (2000 to 2010) about the coefficients of mortality and the years of potential life lost in women aged 20 to 70 years.

Materials And Methods: Data were obtained through the database of the Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUS) and the National Mortality Information System.

Variables that affect the satisfaction of Brazilian women with external breast prostheses after mastectomy.

Background: : In 2012, the breast cancer estimate worldwide stood at 1.67 million new cases, these accounting for 25% of all types of cancer diagnosed in women. For 2014, 57,120 new cases are expected, with a risk estimated at 56.

Population inquiry regarding mammography in postmenopausal women in southern Brazil.

This study was conducted to analyze the prevalence of non-performance of mammography, and associated factors, among postmenopausal women. This analytical, exploratory, cross-sectional study, of a domicile population inquiry type, was performed in the municipality of Maringa, Parana, Brazil. A total of 456 women were interviewed, aged 45 to 69 years, who presented with natural menopause and cessation of menstruation for at least twelve months.

[Factors associated with lack of Pap smear screening in a group of postmenopausal Brazilian women].

This study aimed to analyze risk factors for lack of Pap smear screening among menopausal women. This population-based study evaluated 456 women 45-69 years of age (mean 58.7; SD 5.