Epidemiological analysis of hospitalizations for hypertension and diabetes mellitus among the elderly in Goiás: An ecological study using data from the unified health system
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https://doi.org/10.62827/fb.v27i4.1184Keywords:
Health of the Elderly; Hospitalization; Chronic Disease; Epidemiology; Spatial Analysis.Abstract
Introduction: Arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus severely impact morbidity and mortality among the elderly. Population aging increases hospitalizations and costs, making epidemiological monitoring essential for planning primary care and rehabilitation strategies. Objective: We analyzed the epidemiological profile, temporal trends, and spatial distribution of hospitalizations for hypertension and diabetes mellitus among older adults in the state of Goiás. Methods: An ecological and time-series study (2015–2024) using data from the Hospital Information System of the Information Technology Department of the Unified Health System. Hospitalizations of individuals aged sixty years or older for hypertension or diabetes according to the International Classification of Diseases were analyzed. Hospitalization, mortality, length of stay, and cost rates were calculated. The trend was analyzed using Prais-Winsten regression. Results: A total of 185,432 hospitalizations were recorded during the period. The average hospitalization rate was 198.5 per 10,000 elderly people, with a mortality rate of 7.2%. A significant increase in hospitalizations for diabetes mellitus was observed (Annual Percentage Change of +3.1%; p=0.008) and a stationary trend for arterial hypertension. The average cost was 2,150.80 reais, with a higher concentration of risk in the Central-Goiás macro-region. Conclusion: Hospitalizations in Goiás are of high magnitude, with growth in diabetes and regional inequality. The data assist in policy planning and strengthening care networks for this population.
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