CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF BRAZIL

Abstract

This study aims to screen for cervical cancer in the northern region of Brazil through a review of available bibliographies and epidemiological data. This is a systematic review of the literature. To search for articles, individual terms such as "cervical cancer", "control", "northern region", "Brazil", "health policies", "prevention" and "diagnosis" were used. The search strategies were adapted for each database using Boolean operators to refine the results. The choice of databases such as PubMed, Scielo, LILACS and VHL was strategic, considering the relevance of these platforms for health studies. The selected search terms broadly cover aspects related to cervical cancer and management in the northern region of Brazil. The results reveal significant variations in the incidence of cervical cancer among the states in the northern region of Brazil. The state of Amazonas stands out with the highest estimated number of new cases, totaling 610, and the highest crude and adjusted incidence rates, reaching 27.63 and 31.71 per 100,000 women, respectively. In contrast, the state of Roraima has the lowest estimated number of new cases, with 40, and the lowest crude and adjusted incidence rates, registering 10.91 and 13.25 per 100,000 women, respectively. It is concluded that there were decreases in the incidence of the disease, especially in urban areas, although significant challenges persist, as evidenced by the high mortality rate in the North Region compared to the national average. In addition, regional variations in cervical cancer incidence point to the need for differentiated and targeted approaches to prevention and control in each state.