Epidemiology of Stroke in Brazil

Abstract

Objective: To analyze epidemiological data on cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in Brazil in the last 5 years. Methods: Ecological study with an analytical approach between August 2015 and August 2020 based on data from the Information Technology Department of the Unified Health System (SUS) and SUS Hospital Information Systems. Data on morbidity and hospitalization rates were sought, in addition to the hospital production of stroke treatment. In addition, a bibliographic review was carried out from the PubMed and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) databases, for a better interpretation of the data. Results: In the last five years, there were a total of 422,638 admissions for stroke. There was greater male hospitalization, however, higher female mortality. Furthermore, it was shown that the increase in incidence and mortality is proportional to the increase in age. Despite the decrease in the number of deaths, there was an increase in the incidence of the disease. Conclusion: It is concluded that the incidence rate, hospitalization for CVA and the value of health services have grown over the years, making necessary points of improvement in health care with regard to prevention and promotion.