ANÁLISE DO PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE PACIENTES INTERNADAS POR CÂNCER DE COLO UTERINO NO BRASIL ENTRE 2019 A 2024

Brazil still faces high incidence and mortality from cervical cancer, with an estimated risk of 12.6 per 100 thousand women in 2020. Despite the high coverage estimated in national surveys, such as 78.8% in the country and 80% in capitals, incidence and mortality rates remain high compared to other countries, especially between 30 and 50 years old, mainly attributed to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, including subtypes 16 and 18 responsible for 70% of cases. Women with less education, limited family income, living in the Northeast and in areas with lower population density are more likely to not take the exam. Therefore, the objective of the present study is to analyze the epidemiological profile of patients hospitalized for cervical cancer in Brazil, between 2019 and 2023.O Brasil ainda enfrenta alta incidência e mortalidade pelo câncer de colo de útero, com um risco estimado de 12,6 por 100 mil mulheres em 2020. Apesar das altas coberturas estimadas nos inquéritos nacionais, como 78,8% no país e 80% nas capitais, as taxas de incidência e mortalidade permanecem elevadas comparativamente a outros países, especialmente entre 30 e 50 anos, atribuídas principalmente à infecção pelo papilomavírus humano (HPV), incluindo os subtipos 16 e 18 responsáveis por 70% dos casos. Mulheres com menor escolaridade, renda familiar limitada, residentes no Nordeste e em áreas de menor densidade populacional têm maior probabilidade de não realizar o exame. Dessa maneira, o objetivo do presente estudo é analisar o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes internadas por câncer de colo uterino no Brasil, entre 2019 a 2023

A IMPORTÂNCIA DA EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE NA PROMOÇÃO DO EXAME PAPANICOLAU: O CUIDADO COM BARREIRAS CULTURAIS E PSICOSSOCIAIS

The significant burden of cervical cancer in Brazil, mainly associated with persistent infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), transmitted sexually. Prevention and early detection strategies, such as vaccination against HPV and the Pap smear, are essential to reduce the incidence and mortality of this neoplasia. Vaccination against HPV, although available through the SUS since 2014, faces challenges in achieving optimal coverage, especially among adolescents and young people, due to problems such as vaccine discontinuation and misinformation. The need to explore and address socioeconomic and structural factors that affect adherence to preventive practices is crucial to developing strategies that promote equity in access to health services and improve health outcomes for all women in Brazil. OBJECTIVES: Report the importance of Health Education in Promoting Pap Smears, highlighting cultural and psychosocial barriers. METHODOLOGY: The study consisted of a Bibliographic Review carried out from December 2023 to June 2024, using the Lilacs database. 16 studies were selected that met the inclusion criteria: articles in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French, published between 2003 and 2024. RESULTS: The results highlight that, despite prevention efforts, cervical cancer (CC) remains a significant concern in Brazil, with high numbers of new cases and deaths annually. The research identified possible over-tracking among women, starting before the recommended age, which could overwhelm the healthcare system. Furthermore, there are regional disparities in Pap smear testing, with higher coverage in urban areas and among women with a higher level of education. Low adherence to screening is influenced by multiple socioeconomic, cultural and educational factors, highlighting the urgent need for educational strategies and public policies that promote equity in access to preventive health services for all women in the country. CONCLUSION: The persistent disparities in access and adherence to screening among Brazilian women are highlighted, influenced by educational, socioeconomic, geographic factors and previous experiences in the health system. To face these challenges, it is crucial to invest in health education aimed at vulnerable groups, strengthen Primary Health Care and promote policies that guarantee equitable access to preventive services, aiming to reduce inequalities and improve health outcomes for women in Brazil.A significativa carga do câncer do colo do útero no Brasil, associada principalmente à infecção persistente pelo Papilomavírus Humano (HPV), transmitido sexualmente. Estratégias de prevenção e detecção precoce, como a vacinação contra o HPV e o exame de Papanicolaou, são fundamentais para reduzir a incidência e mortalidade dessa neoplasia. A vacinação contra o HPV, embora disponível pelo SUS desde 2014, enfrenta desafios na cobertura ideal, especialmente entre adolescentes e jovens, devido a problemas como a descontinuidade vacinal e desinformação. A necessidade de explorar e abordar fatores socioeconômicos e estruturais que afetam a adesão às práticas preventivas é crucial para desenvolver estratégias que promovam equidade no acesso aos serviços de saúde e melhorem os resultados de saúde para todas as mulheres no Brasil. OBJETIVOS: Relatar a importância da Educação em Saúde na Promoção do Exame Papanicolau, destacando as barreiras culturais e psicossociais. METODOLOGIA: O estudo consistiu em uma Revisão Bibliográfica realizada de dezembro de 2023 a junho de 2024, utilizando a base de dados Lilacs. Foram selecionados 16 estudos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão: artigos nos idiomas Português, Inglês, Espanhol e Francês, publicados entre 2003 e 2024. RESULTADOS: Os resultados destacam que, apesar dos esforços de prevenção, o câncer do colo do útero (CCU) continua sendo uma preocupação significativa no Brasil, com altos números de casos novos e óbitos anuais. A pesquisa identificou um possível super- rastreamento entre mulheres, iniciado antes da idade recomendada, o que pode sobrecarregar o sistema de saúde. Além disso, há disparidades regionais na realização do exame Papanicolau, com coberturas mais altas em áreas urbanas e entre mulheres com maior nível educacional. A baixa adesão ao rastreamento é influenciada por múltiplos fatores socioeconômicos, culturais e educacionais, sublinhando a necessidade urgente de estratégias educacionais e políticas públicas que promovam equidade no acesso aos serviços de saúde preventiva para todas as mulheres no país. CONCLUSÃO: Ressalta-se as disparidades persistentes no acesso e adesão ao rastreamento entre mulheres brasileiras, influenciadas por fatores educacionais, socioeconômicos, geográficos e experiências prévias no sistema de saúde. Para enfrentar esses desafios, é crucial investir em educação em saúde dirigida a grupos vulneráveis, fortalecer a Atenção Primária à Saúde e promover políticas que garantam acesso equitativo aos serviços preventivos, visando reduzir as desigualdades e melhorar os resultados de saúde das mulheres no Brasil

Catálogo Taxonômico da Fauna do Brasil: setting the baseline knowledge on the animal diversity in Brazil

The limited temporal completeness and taxonomic accuracy of species lists, made available in a traditional manner in scientific publications, has always represented a problem. These lists are invariably limited to a few taxonomic groups and do not represent up-to-date knowledge of all species and classifications. In this context, the Brazilian megadiverse fauna is no exception, and the Catálogo Taxonômico da Fauna do Brasil (CTFB) (http://fauna.jbrj.gov.br/), made public in 2015, represents a database on biodiversity anchored on a list of valid and expertly recognized scientific names of animals in Brazil. The CTFB is updated in near real time by a team of more than 800 specialists. By January 1, 2024, the CTFB compiled 133,691 nominal species, with 125,138 that were considered valid. Most of the valid species were arthropods (82.3%, with more than 102,000 species) and chordates (7.69%, with over 11,000 species). These taxa were followed by a cluster composed of Mollusca (3,567 species), Platyhelminthes (2,292 species), Annelida (1,833 species), and Nematoda (1,447 species). All remaining groups had less than 1,000 species reported in Brazil, with Cnidaria (831 species), Porifera (628 species), Rotifera (606 species), and Bryozoa (520 species) representing those with more than 500 species. Analysis of the CTFB database can facilitate and direct efforts towards the discovery of new species in Brazil, but it is also fundamental in providing the best available list of valid nominal species to users, including those in science, health, conservation efforts, and any initiative involving animals. The importance of the CTFB is evidenced by the elevated number of citations in the scientific literature in diverse areas of biology, law, anthropology, education, forensic science, and veterinary science, among others

Neotropical freshwater fisheries : A dataset of occurrence and abundance of freshwater fishes in the Neotropics

The Neotropical region hosts 4225 freshwater fish species, ranking first among the world's most diverse regions for freshwater fishes. Our NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES data set is the first to produce a large-scale Neotropical freshwater fish inventory, covering the entire Neotropical region from Mexico and the Caribbean in the north to the southern limits in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. We compiled 185,787 distribution records, with unique georeferenced coordinates, for the 4225 species, represented by occurrence and abundance data. The number of species for the most numerous orders are as follows: Characiformes (1289), Siluriformes (1384), Cichliformes (354), Cyprinodontiformes (245), and Gymnotiformes (135). The most recorded species was the characid Astyanax fasciatus (4696 records). We registered 116,802 distribution records for native species, compared to 1802 distribution records for nonnative species. The main aim of the NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES data set was to make these occurrence and abundance data accessible for international researchers to develop ecological and macroecological studies, from local to regional scales, with focal fish species, families, or orders. We anticipate that the NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES data set will be valuable for studies on a wide range of ecological processes, such as trophic cascades, fishery pressure, the effects of habitat loss and fragmentation, and the impacts of species invasion and climate change. There are no copyright restrictions on the data, and please cite this data paper when using the data in publications