Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer-Related Hospitalizations in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alongside the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, Brazil also faces an ongoing rise in cancer burden. In 2020, there were approximately 592 000 new cancer cases and 260 000 cancer deaths. Considering the heterogeneities across Brazil, this study aimed to estimate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer-related hospital admissions at a national and regional level.

Methods

The national, regional, and state-specific monthly average of cancer-related hospital admission rates per 100 000 inhabitants and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated from March to July (2019: pre-COVID-19; and 2020: COVID-19 period). Thematic maps were constructed to compare the rates between periods and regions.

Results

Cancer-related hospital admissions were reduced by 26

SUBMITTER: Mafra da Costa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8377310 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature