Title : Tracking the increase: Mortality rates for gastric, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers in Brazil over 14 years
Abstract:
Data from the "Atlas de Mortalidade" by the Instituto Nacional do Câncer (INCA), a critical national database that tracks cancer mortality across Brazil, was analyzed to assess trends in gastric, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers from 2008 to 2022. This dataset provides an overview of cancer outcomes across different demographics. Colon Cancer: Mortality increased significantly, with deaths rising from 41,869 in 2008–2012 to 64,473 in 2018–2022. The highest mortality rates were observed in the 70–79 and 80+ age groups. Men experienced higher mortality rates compared to women. Crude rates increased from 4.32 to 6.1 per 100,000, while age-adjusted rates showed modest increase. Stomach Cancer: Total deaths rose from 66,062 to 72,323. Mortality was high among men aged 80+, though age-adjusted rates declined slightly, suggesting improvements in early detection or treatment despite a slight increase in crude rates. Pancreatic Cancer mortality rose from 37,142 to 59,421. The highest rates were in the 70–79 and 80+ age groups, with men showing higher rates. Both crude and age-adjusted rates increased, revealing ongoing challenges in managing this cancer type. Increasing mortality rates are largely attributed to Brazil's aging population, with men and older age groups facing the highest risk.
