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Comparative study on mortality due to cardiovascular diseases in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil, between 1980
Fernanda Eugenio da Luz1, Brigitte Rieckmann Martins Dos Santos1, Wilson Sabino2
1Escola da Saúde, Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul. R. Santo Antônio, Centro. 09521-160 São Caetano do Sul SP Brasil. fernandadaluz@hotmail.com.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality significantly decreased across Brazil, São Paulo state, and São Caetano do Sul from 1980-2010. São Caetano do Sul showed the greatest reduction, highlighting effective public health policies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cardiovascular Research
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) pose a significant public health challenge.
- Analyzing mortality trends is crucial for developing effective preventive and control strategies.
- Geographical variations in CVD mortality necessitate localized policy evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare cardiovascular disease mortality rates in São Caetano do Sul, the state of São Paulo, and Brazil.
- To analyze trends in CVD mortality over a 30-year period (1980-2010).
- To identify demographic patterns in CVD mortality within different age groups and genders.
Main Methods:
- Calculation of standardized mortality rates for CVD.
- Analysis of mortality data from 1980 to 2010 for the specified regions.
- Stratification of CVD mortality by age group (30-59 and 60+) and sex.
Main Results:
- A significant reduction in cardiovascular mortality was observed in all three regions studied.
- São Caetano do Sul exhibited the most substantial decrease in CVD mortality.
- CVD mortality rates were highest in the state of São Paulo.
- Gender disparities in CVD mortality were noted: higher rates in men aged 30-59 and in women aged 60+.
Conclusions:
- Implemented healthcare policies have contributed to reduced cardiovascular mortality.
- Targeted interventions focusing on lifestyle changes are essential, particularly for adult men and the elderly.
- Continued monitoring and analysis of CVD mortality are vital for public health planning.
Abstract:
Analysis of the mortality due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) can provide subsidies for preventive and control measures. The goal of this article is to compare CVD mortality rates in São Caetano do Sul, the state of São Paulo and the country as a whole. Standardized mortality and mortality due to CVD were calculated for the 1980-2010 period. We found a significant reduction in cardiovascular mortality in all three study units during this period, with the largest reduction in CVD in São Caetano do Sul. The largest mortality rate was found in the state of São Paulo. In adults 30 to 59, the CVD mortality rate in São Caetano do Sul was three times as high in men as in women, yet among adults 60 and older, CVD mortality was higher in women than in men. The lower rate is the result of implementing different healthcare policies. However, specific interventions are required that focus on changes in lifestyle, especially among adult men and the elderly.
