Pap Smear Cancer Coverage in Brazilian Capitals including the Pandemic Period Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Virus: Ecological Study.

Annielson de Souza CostaEdmund Chada BaracatJosé Maria Soares JúniorIsabel Cristiana Espósito Sorpreso

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2024)

The ecological analysis revealed a worrying drop in the number of tests performed in 2020, reflecting a sharp drop in coverage actions in Brazilian capitals during the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities and highlighted the need for adaptive strategies to maintain essential screening services in times of crisis.

Keyphrases

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climate change
human health

healthcare
public health
primary care
papillary thyroid
coronavirus disease

mental health
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health insurance
pulmonary tuberculosis
squamous cell carcinoma

risk assessment
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lymph node metastasis
data analysis