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Mortality rates due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in São Paulo City from 2002 to 2006 / Mortalidade por esclerose lateral amiotrófica no município de São Paulo de 2002 a 2006
Matos, Sheila Evangelista de; Conde, Mônica Tilli Reis Pessoa; Fávero, Francis Meire; Taniguchi, Mauro; Quadros, Abrahão Augusto Juviniano; Fontes, Sissy Veloso; Oliveira, Acary Souza Bulle.
  • Matos, Sheila Evangelista de; Federal University of São Paulo. Paulista School of Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Conde, Mônica Tilli Reis Pessoa; Federal University of São Paulo. Paulista School of Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Fávero, Francis Meire; Federal University of São Paulo. Paulista School of Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Taniguchi, Mauro; Secretary of Health. Program for the Improvement of Mortality Information. São Paulo. BR
  • Quadros, Abrahão Augusto Juviniano; Federal University of São Paulo. Paulista School of Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Fontes, Sissy Veloso; Federal University of São Paulo. Paulista School of Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Oliveira, Acary Souza Bulle; Federal University of São Paulo. Paulista School of Medicine. São Paulo. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 69(6): 861-866, Dec. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-612621
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the mortality rates of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the city of São Paulo as a function of demographics, year, and region.

METHOD:

This was a retrospective descriptive study. Information was obtained from death certificates registered at the Program for the Improvement of Mortality Information, Municipal Health Department (PRO-AIM/SMS), coded as G12.2 according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), from 2002 to 2006.

RESULTS:

Over the studied time, were found 326 deaths (51.6 percent women, overall mean age of 64.1 years). Highest deaths percentages happened in those from 60 to 69 and 70 to 79 years and in white individuals. ALS mortality rates ranged 0.44/100,000 in 2002 and 0.76/100,000 in 2006. No significant changes overtime in administrative districts were found.

CONCLUSION:

ALS mortality rates in São Paulo were lower in comparison to other countries, however any risk factor in our environment, lifestyle or genetic characteristics were found.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Descrever a taxa de mortalidade da esclerose lateral amiotrófica (ELA) no município de São Paulo (MSP) de 2002 a 2006, segundo tempo, pessoa e espaço.

MÉTODO:

Estudo descritivo retrospectivo, utilizando dados das declarações de óbitos do Programa de Aprimoramento das Informações de Mortalidade (PROAIM/SMS), com G12.2 segundo Classificação Internacional de Doenças (CID 10), de 2002 a 2006.

RESULTADOS:

Foram encontrados 326 óbitos, 51,6 por cento mulheres, média de idade de 64,1 anos. Maiores percentuais de mortes foram encontrados nas faixas etárias de 60-69 anos e 70-79 anos e na raça branca. As taxas de mortalidade por ELA variaram de 0,44/100.000 em 2002 para 0,76/100.000 em 2006. Não houve mudanças significativas nos distritos administrativos em relação ao tempo.

CONCLUSÃO:

Taxas de mortalidade por ELA no MSP são menores, comparadas às de outros países; mas nenhum fator de risco foi encontrado no estudo em relação ao ambiente, modo de vida e características genéticas.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of São Paulo/BR / Secretary of Health/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of São Paulo/BR / Secretary of Health/BR