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  • Healthcare Management
  • Demography

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  • Palliative care demand in Brazil is projected to rise significantly.
  • Population growth and aging trends necessitate proactive healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate future human resource and service needs for palliative care in Brazil.
  • To project demand based on population growth until 2040.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized population and mortality data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.
  • Estimated service needs using established literature data.

Main Results:

  • Brazilian population projected to increase by 31.5% between 2000 and 2040.
  • Palliative care demand expected to grow from 662,065 in 2000 to 1,166,279 in 2040.
  • Significant increases projected in healthcare staff, including doctors and nurses, per capita.

Conclusions:

  • A national strategy is crucial to address escalating palliative care needs.
  • Expanding support networks and training existing healthcare professionals are key strategies.
  • Proactive planning can help mitigate suffering associated with increased demand.