scholarly journals Prevalence of breast cancer in the city of Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, between 1988 and 2002

2011 ◽  
Vol 129 (5) ◽  
pp. 309-314
Author(s):  
Edesio Martins ◽  
Ruffo Freitas-Junior ◽  
Maria Paula Curado ◽  
Nilceana Maya Aires Freitas ◽  
Carleane Maciel Bandeira Silva ◽  
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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Studies have shown increased prevalence rates for breast cancer, relating to higher incidence, longer survival and breast cancer prevention programs among populations. The aim here was to analyze the annual prevalence of breast cancer in Goiânia over a 15-year period. DESIGN AND SETTING: This was a cross-sectional study on women with breast cancer diagnosed in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, from 1988 to 2002. METHODS: The breast cancer cases were identified in the database of the Population-Based Cancer Registry of Goiânia. The 15-year period was stratified into three five-year periods. The cases were followed up for five years, and the mortality database was used to exclude deaths. The population of the official census was used as the denominator for rate calculations. RESULTS: The coefficient of breast cancer prevalence in Goiania was 22.87/100,000 in 1988 and 220.22/100,000 women in 2002. The analyses for periods showed that in the first period, the rate was 19.39/100,000 and that it was 44.79/100,000 in the last period. For the fifteen years analyzed, the prevalence rate for breast cancer was 127.24/100,000 women. The annual percentage change was 27.07 (P < 0.001; 95% confidence interval, CI: 20.79-33.67) from 1988 to 1992 and 9.39 (P < 0.001; 95% CI: 8.52-10.25) from 1992 to 2002. CONCLUSION: There was an increase in the breast cancer prevalence rate in the city of Goiânia between 1988 and 2002, possibly relating to the improvement in the screening and treatment of breast cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 56-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liselotte M. Boerman ◽  
Saskia W.M.C. Maass ◽  
Peter van der Meer ◽  
Jourik A. Gietema ◽  
John H. Maduro ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Valesca Fernandes Gilson Silva ◽  
Diego Menezes ◽  
Filipe Romero Rebello Moreira ◽  
Octavio Alcantara Torres ◽  
Paula Luize Camargos Fonseca ◽  
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The Covid-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented need for epidemiological monitoring using diverse strategies. We conducted a project combining prevalence, seroprevalence, and genomic surveillance approaches to describe the initial pandemic stages in Betim City, Brazil. We collected 3239 subjects in a population-based age-, sex- and neighborhood-stratified, household, prospective; cross-sectional study divided into three surveys 21 days apart sampling the same geographical area. In the first survey, overall prevalence (participants positive in serological or molecular tests) reached 0.46% (90% CI 0.12% - 0.80%), followed by 2.69% (90% CI 1.88% - 3.49%) in the second survey and 6.67% (90% CI 5.42% - 7.92%) in the third. The underreporting reached 11, 19.6, and 20.4 times in each survey, respectively. We observed increased odds to test positive in females compared to males (OR 1.88 95% CI 1.25 - 2.82), while the single best predictor for positivity was ageusia/ anosmia (OR 8.12, 95% CI 4.72 - 13.98). Thirty-five SARS-CoV-2 genomes were sequenced, of which 18 were classified as lineage B.1.1.28, while 17 were B.1.1.33. Multiple independent viral introductions were observed. Integration of multiple epidemiological strategies was able to describe Covid-19 dispersion in the city adequately. Presented results have helped local government authorities to guide pandemic management.


2013 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. TUI.S10763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebenezer G Adepoju ◽  
Samuel A Olowookere ◽  
Najemdeen A Adeleke ◽  
Olusegun T Afolabi ◽  
Folakemi O Olajide ◽  
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Background Cigarette smoking has been linked to several cancers worldwide. The characteristics of smokers have not been well documented among Nigerians. Objective This study assessed the prevalence and characteristics of cigarette smokers among the residents of Osogbo, in southwestern Nigeria. Method The study, a population based cross-sectional study of randomly selected consenting adult residents of Osogbo, was conducted in September of 2011. Data was collected using a semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire on cigarette smoking. Results A total of 759 respondents were interviewed. Mean age was 42.1 ± 12.5 years. There were 364 (48%) males and 395 (52%) females. About 22% had ever smoked while 8.7% were current smokers, smoking an average of 22.9 ± 10.1 cigarettes per day. Males constituted the majority of current smokers. Most smokers (71%) were introduced to smoking by friends and ill health was the most often reported reason for quitting. Conclusion Cigarette smoking is commonly practiced among males in the studied population and awareness creation and advocacy should be conducted throughout the city in order to inform current smokers about the hazards and cumulative effects inherent in smoking.


OALib ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 08 (04) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Ferdinand Mukoso Ngakieb ◽  
Aliocha Nkodila Natuhoyila ◽  
Francois Lepira Bompeka ◽  
Pascal Bayauli ◽  
Yves Lubenga ◽  
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BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. e055112
Author(s):  
Yue Wang ◽  
Andi Zhao ◽  
Xiaohan Zhang ◽  
Dan Huang ◽  
Hui Zhu ◽  
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ObjectiveTo update data on strabismus and evaluate the changes in prevalence and patterns among preschoolers in eastern China over a period of 5 years.DesignNanjing Eye Study, a longitudinal population-based study.SettingRecruitment and testing in kindergartens in Yuhuatai District, Nanjing.Participants2300 eligible children.Main outcome measuresComprehensive ocular examinations were conducted in 1986 children aged 48–<60 months in Nanjing Eye Study (NES, 2016–2017), including visual acuity, ocular alignment, refractive error and ocular structures evaluation. The prevalence rate and pattern of strabismus were calculated and compared with those from the Nanjing Pediatric Vision Project (NPVP, 2011–2012) in children of the same age, of the same area and using the same diagnostic criteria.ResultsThe overall prevalence rate of strabismus in NES was 5.56% (95% CI 4.54% to 6.57%), which was not significantly different from that in NPVP (4.99%, 95% CI 4.13% to 5.84%, p=0.40). The prevalence of subtypes of strabismus underwent significant changes, with significant increase in intermittent exotropia (IXT) in NES (2.78% vs 4.69%, p=0.001) and significant decrease in constant exotropia (1.17% vs 0.15%, p<0.001). Significant change in pattern was observed in IXT, where the proportion of the convergence insufficiency type (2.90% vs 27.17%) increased and exceeded the divergence excess type (20.29% vs 11.96%) to be the second common type (p<0.001).ConclusionThe prevalence of strabismus appeared stable in children aged 48–<60 months in eastern China at a 5-year interval. The prevalence of IXT increased significantly, and the convergence insufficiency type became more prevalent in patients with IXT. Timely detection and intervention of IXT are important among preschoolers.


2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 525-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javaid Iqbal ◽  
Ophira Ginsburg ◽  
Hadas D. Fischer ◽  
Peter C. Austin ◽  
Maria I. Creatore ◽  
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