Intensive admissions for neoplasms in Brazil: Analysis of the historical series from 2001 to 2020
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https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2025.50.15094Keywords:
Intensive Care Unit, Hospitalization, NeoplasmsAbstract
The aim of the study was to analyze the magnitude of intensive care unit (ICU) admission rates due to neoplasms in Brazil, according to admission diagnosis, regions, sex, and age group from 2001 to 2020. Method: This ecological time-series study analyzed ICU admission rates for neoplasms under the Unified Health System (SUS). The rates were standardized and analyzed descriptively, as well as through trend analysis. Results: Over 20 years, there was an increase in rates across all states. Brazil and the Southeast, South, and Central-West regions showed no trend, while the North and Northeast regions exhibited growth. The population over 60 years of age had the highest admission rates. Both sexes showed an increasing trend, but the ratio between them decreased. Among the neoplasms, malignant tumors of the digestive organs were the most prevalent. Conclusion: There was an observed increase in intensive cancer-related admissions in the country, with no identified trend related to the extensive historical series. Further studies are needed to describe ICU admissions in Brazil, in order to contribute to the development of strategies for reducing hospitalizations and healthcare costs.
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