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Smoking, mortality, access to diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer in Brazil.
Rev Saude Publica
May 2024
University of Massachusetts. UMass Chan Medical School. Department of Surgery. Worcester, MA, Estados Unidos.
Article Synopsis
- Lung cancer is a significant public health issue in Brazil and worldwide, prompting a study to analyze smoking habits and their impact on sociodemographic groups in 2013 and 2019.
- The study used national data sources to examine trends in smoking, lung cancer registrations, and mortality rates, revealing that smoking decreased while certain demographic groups, especially those with lower education and older age, faced higher mortality rates.
- The findings indicate crucial disparities in access to lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, leading to recommendations for improved cancer registries and screening strategies, alongside ongoing tobacco control efforts in Brazil.