Impact of Health Access on Hospitalization of Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy and Paralytic Syndromes in Brazilian Regions.

ABSTRACT: In 2021, 28.16% of Brazilians were aged 0-19 years, highlighting the critical need for medical care in diagnosing and treating cerebral palsy (CP). In developing countries, CP prevalence reaches 7/1000 live births, emphasizing the importance of healthcare access, which influences diagnosis and prognosis. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between health infrastructure across different Brazilian regions and its impact on hospitalization and mortality rates among children with CP and other paralytic syndromes. An ecological time-series design was used, analyzing secondary population-based data from DATASUS, covering January 2018 to December 2021. The data included healthcare facilities, physicians, hospitalizations, and deaths for individuals aged 0-19 years, with analysis conducted

SUBMITTER: Baltieri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11507291 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature