THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF WORK-RELATED CANCER IN BRAZIL, BETWEEN 2007 AND 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Work-related cancer represents a significant challenge for public and occupational health in Brazil, requiring epidemiological analyses to support preventive policies. Objective: To describe the epidemiological profile of work-related cancer in Brazil between 2007 and 2024. Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional, and ecological epidemiological study with a quantitative approach, based on secondary data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN/DATASUS). Notifications were analyzed by ICD-10, sex, age group, exposure factor, and case outcome, with descriptive statistics. Results: Non-melanoma skin cancer predominated, followed by lung and breast cancer. Most cases occurred in men (69.2%), aged 60-69 years (28.8%), with non-ionizing radiation as the main exposure factor (33.5%). The case fatality rate was 8.9%, with a high proportion of missed records (38.0%). Conclusion: The profile reveals vulnerability to photoexposure and regional heterogeneity, reinforcing the need for improved surveillance, primary prevention and longitudinal studies to reduce underreporting and strengthen the occupational nexus.