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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Prevention

Background:

  • Brazil reports approximately 30,000 annual cases of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF).
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) sequelae necessitate a third of all cardiovascular surgeries in Brazil, indicating a major public health issue.
  • ARF and RHD represent a substantial and growing health concern within the Brazilian population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze historical mortality rates and disease costs associated with ARF and RHD in Brazil.
  • To project future trends in ARF and RHD to inform public health policy.
  • To provide data supporting the implementation of a national public health program for RF.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing time series analysis of data from Brazil's Hospital Information System (1998-2016).
  • Statistical modeling employed simple linear regression and Holt's Exponential Smoothing Method for trend analysis and forecasting.
  • Significance was determined using a p-value threshold of < 0.05.

Main Results:

  • Annual deaths from RHD increased by an average of 16.94 units, while ARF mortality rates rose by 215%.
  • Hospitalization expenses for RHD surged by 264%, with RHD mortality rates increasing by 42.5% (p < 0.05).
  • Estimated 2019 mortality rates were 2.68 for ARF and 8.53 for RHD, with RHD costs projected at over $26.7 million.

Conclusions:

  • Annual RHD expenses in Brazil could fund secondary prophylaxis for over 22,000 individuals for a decade.
  • The study strongly supports the necessity of implementing targeted public health policies for RHD prevention and management.
  • Addressing RHD through public health initiatives is crucial for reducing disease burden and healthcare costs in Brazil.