Perfil de Mortalidade por Leucemia Mieloide Aguda no Estado do RN (2010-2022)

Abstract

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive malignancy affecting hematopoietic cells, resulting in high mortality, especially among older adults. This study aims to identify the sociodemographic profile of individuals who died from AML in the state of Rio Grande do Norte between 2010 and 2022. This is an exploratory and descriptive research with a quantitative approach, using secondary data from the Mortality Information System (SIM) available on DATASUS. The results indicate that 53.5% of deaths occurred in men, predominantly in the 70-79 age group. Most of the deceased were white (45.3%), married (42.6%), and had low educational levels. This demographic profile aligns with existing literature, which associates a higher incidence of AML with elderly men. The study underscores the need for preventive strategies and early diagnosis, as well as better training of healthcare professionals, aiming to reduce mortality and improve treatment for AML patients. Keywords: Leukemia. Death Records. Population Characteristics. Acute Myeloid Leukemia.