Mapeamento dos diversos tipos de neoplasia analisados no serviço de patologia do Hospital Regional da Asa Norte, Distrito Federal, Brasil / Mapping of the various types of cancer analyzed in the Pathology Service of Hospital Regional da Asa Norte, Federal District of Brazil

RESUMO

O perfil epidemiológico tem grande importância no direcionamento das ações de saúde. Como centro de atenção secundária à saúde, o Hospital Regional da Asa Norte (HRAN), tem significante papel no diagnóstico de câncer noDistrito Federal.

ABSTRACT

The epidemiological profile of cancer is strongly associated with changes based on different regions and cultures. It is a condition with a great social and economic impact. For this reason, there is a great interest in the early detection of cancer. In the context of public health, it is known that diagnostic investigations are initiated in primary care and then referred to specialized services, such as Hospital Regional da Asa Norte (HRAN), located in the Federal District of Brazil.