Jackson Emanuel de Oliveira Santos
Williane Thamires dos Santos
José Klinger de Oliveira Cruz Neto
Leandra da Silva Figueredo
Raquel Alves da Paz Silveira
Maria da Conceição Andrade

ABSTRACT

This epidemiological study analyzed hospital admissions due to Bladder Cancer (BC) in Brazil from 2008 to 2021, exploring the relationship between smoking and this neoplasm. BC poses a significant threat to global public health, is more common in men, and is often diagnosed late due to nonspecific symptoms. The study revealed 193,381 BC admissions, with over 70% occurring in men. There was a significant correlation between smoking and BC admission rates, indicating that states with a higher prevalence of smokers, such as Rio Grande do Sul, had higher admission rates. States with lower smoking rates, like Pará, had lower BC admission rates. These findings emphasize the need for effective prevention policies and awareness campaigns, aiming not only for early diagnosis but also for reducing smoking to decrease BC admissions.

Keywords: Neoplasms, Urinary Bladder, Tobacco Use Disorder, Epidemiology