Tendência temporal de mortalidade das principais neoplasias malignas no Rio Grande do Sul, no período de 1970 a 2011

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate mortality trends of seven major malignancies of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the period ranging from 1970 to 2011, given that this state presents some of the highest rates of cancer mortality in Brazil. Data referring to all deaths during this period, caused by any malignancy, were obtained from the Mortality Information System (SIM) from the Center for Health Information of the Health Secretariat of Rio Grande do Sul (NIS/RS - SES). The main causes of death found for males and females were, respectively, lung and breast cancer. Other malignancies included prostate (men), cervix (women), esophagus, stomach, and colon-rectum (both sexes) cancer. Rio Grande do Sul is a state with particular cultural, ethnic and longevity characteristics, which influence the development of malignancies that are found in most high-income countries, as well as those observed in low and middle income countries.