Epidemiological Pattern of Traumatic Brain Injury in Brazil between 2008 and 2019
Arq. bras. neurocir
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40(4): 303-332, 26/11/2021.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a public health problem with high economic impact, as well as an important cause of death and sequela in polytrauma patients, affecting mainly young adults. Objective To analyze the temporal trend of TBI incidence in Brazil between 2008 and 2019, according to age group and gender. Methods An ecological study, based on secondary data from hospital admissions for TBI in all Brazilian states between 2008 and 2019. The numbers were collected using the hospital information systemof the Unified Health System in Brazil.We performed a descriptive analysis using the data obtained. Linear regression models were used to measure the incidence trend of TBI in the period adopted. Results The state of Piauí had the highest increase in the incidence of TBI in the country in the last 10 years (coefficient ß»63.43 e p»0.002). The main concern, though, is the increase in the incidence of TBI amongst children (04 years old) in the states of Ceará (ß»31.22 and p<0.001 for boys; ß»42.20 and p<0.001 for girls), Paraná (ß»37.26 and p»0.011 for boys; ß»25.90 and p»0.015 for girls), Pernambuco (ß»20.08 and p»0.016 for girls), Mato Grosso (ß»18.76 and p»0.005 for boys; ß»16.11 and p»0.035 for girls), and Distrito Federal (ß»48.87 and p»0.004 for girls; ß»48.28 and p»0.006 for boys). Conclusion The analysis of the results is able to point out improvements that can be made. Besides that, it is remarkably important to redirect public polices to preventive medicine sincemany of the TBI causes are avoidable through awareness and education of the population.
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Brazil
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Craniocerebral Trauma
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Hospitalization
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. bras. neurocir
Journal subject:
Cirurgia
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Neurosurgery
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Department of Epidemiology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC/BR
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Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC/BR
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Department of Neurosurgery, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC/BR
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Faculdade de Medicina do ABC/BR
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