Industrial development and hospitalizations for neoplasms in Mato Grosso Do Sul– Brazil
International Journal of Development Research
Industrial development and hospitalizations for neoplasms in Mato Grosso Do Sul– Brazil
Received 17th May, 2018;Received in revised form 19th June, 2018; Accepted 20th July, 2018; Published online 31st August, 2018
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Introduction: The process of industrialization and urbanization impacts the environment and consequently the human health. Among health problems is the development of chronic diseases, where the risk of cancer has been the subject of scientific interest. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between economic and industrial growth and the increase in hospitalization rates due to neoplasms. Method: Ecological study, with secondary data on the Gross Domestic Product – GDP, resident population, and hospitalizations for neoplasms. The analysis units were the 78 municipalities in the state of MatoGrosso do Sul / Brazil, between 2002 and 2009. Results: There were positive correlations between industrial GDP per capita and rates of hospitalization for neoplasm. The economic and industrial development in the municipalities of Mato Grosso do Sul between 2002 and 2009 influenced the profile of hospitalization for neoplasm.
