Association between Mortality from Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases and Human Development Index in Brazil between
Sandra Chagas da Costa Feliciano1, Paolo Blanco Villela1, Gláucia Maria Moraes de Oliveira1
1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brasil.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|April 26, 2023
Summary
Chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCDs) caused over 734,000 deaths in Brazil in 2019. Mortality rates for circulatory diseases decreased, while neoplasia and diabetes increased, showing an inverse link with socioeconomic indicators.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Socioeconomics
Background:
- Chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCDs) represent a significant public health burden in Brazil, accounting for 55% of all deaths in 2019.
- These diseases have a substantial socioeconomic impact, underscoring the need for epidemiological analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in CNCD mortality rates in Brazil between 1980 and 2019.
- To investigate the association between CNCD mortality and key socioeconomic indicators.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, time-series study utilizing national mortality data from the Brazilian Unified Health System.
- Crude and standardized mortality rates were calculated, and the Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI) was correlated with CNCD mortality.
Main Results:
- Mortality rates from circulatory diseases declined overall, with regional variations (Northeast excepted).
- Mortality from neoplasia and diabetes showed an increasing trend, while chronic respiratory disease rates remained stable.
- A significant inverse correlation was observed between reduced CNCD mortality rates and higher MHDI across Brazilian federative units.
Conclusions:
- Decreased circulatory disease mortality may correlate with improved socioeconomic conditions.
- Rising neoplasia mortality is likely linked to population aging.
- Increased diabetes mortality appears associated with rising obesity rates in Brazilian women.
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