Prevalência e perfilsocioepidemiológico de pacientes com câncer atendidos na unidade de alta complexidade em oncologia - UNACON, Amapá no ano de 2018

Abstract

The Cancer is a disease caused by cell mutations that occur during the process of cell division. These modifications alter the ability to carry out instructions described in the genetic code and, together with problems in the DNA repair mechanism, can direct the organism to favor the formation of oncogenesis, especially when associated with prolonged exposure to factors such as: infections, smoking, alcoholism, poor eating habits and genetic predisposition. The State of Amapá has difficulties in updating data on the incidence of cancer in the region. Thus, a cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive study was carried out, through the analysis of medical records of patients who underwent treatment at the High Complexity Oncology Unit (UNACON) located at Hospital Dr. Alberto Lima, located in Macapá (Amapá) in the year 2018. 337 medical records were analyzed, with prevalence for the type of cancer of the cervix (22.73%), breast (22.03%), gastric (14.69%), prostate (13.4%) followed by skin (4.90%). Females recorded most cases with 183 (64%). The prevalent age was 54 to 64 years old, the average age found in 2018 was 55.9 years old. Patients mostly resided in Amapá (95.84%). In addition, risk factors were higher for non-smokers (23%) and non-alcoholics (20%). Thus, the data presented provide support for predicting the cancer rate in the State of Amapá, in view of the difficulties encountered regarding the effectiveness of health policies, the purpose of the present study is to contribute to improving the quality of treatment in the State of Amapá. Amapá and thus enable possible improvements in the current health system