ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENCE AND SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUALITIES OF CERVICAL CANCER CASES IN THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTH OF BRAZIL

Abstract

This article aimed to analyze the distribution of cervical cancer (CC) records according to the education level of women aged 25 to 64 residing in the South and Southeast regions of Brazil between 2014 and 2024. This is a quantitative, descriptive study based on secondary data from the Cancer Information System (SISCAN), made available by DATASUS/TABNET. The variables of education level and state of residence were analyzed using absolute frequencies and percentages to describe the data. A total of 1,623 records distributed across seven states were identified. Paraná recorded the highest number of cases (605; 37.3%), followed by Santa Catarina (273; 16.8%), Rio Grande do Sul (235; 14.5%), and São Paulo (235; 14.5%). Regarding education, the highest concentration of records was observed among women with incomplete elementary education, followed by those with complete elementary education. The results highlight regional disparities and a higher concentration of records among categories with lower education levels, underscoring the importance of prevention, screening, and data quality improvement strategies targeted at populations facing greater social vulnerability.