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| Author(s): |
Baccaro, Luiz Francisco
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Conde, Delio Marques
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Costa-Paiva, Lucia
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Santos Machado, Vanessa de Souza
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Pinto-Neto, Aarao Mendes
Total Authors: 5
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | CANCERS; v. 7, n. 1, p. 450-459, MAR 2015. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 4 |
| Abstract | |
The increase in life expectancy worldwide has resulted in a greater prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with the occurrence of cancer among Brazilian women over the age of 50. A cross-sectional study with 622 women over the age of 50 was performed using a population survey. The outcome variable was the occurrence of a malignant tumor in any location. The independent variables were sociodemographic characteristics, self-perception of health, health-related habits and morbidities. Statistical analysis was carried out using the chi-square test and Poisson regression. The mean age of the women was 64.1 years. The prevalence of cancer was 6.8%. The main sites of occurrence of malignant tumors were the breast (31.9%), colorectal (12.7%) and skin (12.7%). In the final statistical model, the only factor associated with cancer was smoking > 15 cigarettes/day either currently or in the past: PR 2.03 (95% CI 1.06-3.89). The results have improved understanding of the prevalence and factors associated with cancer in Brazilian women aged 50 years or more. They should be encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle and pay particular attention to modifiable risk factors such as smoking. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/15867-1 - Health conditions in women over 50: a population-based study in the municipality of Campinas-SP |
| Grantee: | Aarao Mendes Pinto Neto |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |