Out of 1.1
million deaths recorded each year in Brazil, 15.9 % of them are cancer deaths.
4.5 million People were hospitalized with cancer in Brazil during 2008-2014 and
24.6% of them are cases admitted due to recurrence.
In an average 8%
of the patients are dying while in the hospital and 21.4% of them are
approaching hospitals for clinical
intercurrence of cancer. As per the WHO recommendations, 85%
of the cancer affected need Palliative care. Yet, Brazilian health
establishments are not well equipped to offer them.
They need
specialized assistance in the oncology and the authorities are gearing up to
estimate resources at their end to tailor a suitable programme for cancer
patients.
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