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September 10, 2025Scientia MedicaOpen Access

Asthma mortality in Southern Brazil between 2013 and 2022

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SPSara PaladiniMFMarcelo Matieli da Silva FilhoJSJéssica Barreto Ribeiro dos Santos

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Overview

Descriptive time-series study reveals rising asthma mortality rates in Rio Grande do Sul, highlighting impacts during COVID-19.

Key Points

  • Asthma mortality in Rio Grande do Sul increased by 5.69% annually over the study period, emphasizing a concerning trend.
  • A total of 1,885 asthma-related deaths were recorded from 2013 to 2022, with women accounting for 69.39% of cases.
  • This study utilizes a time-series analysis with ecological data from mortality registries and census information.
  • The findings underline the urgent need for enhanced asthma management and public health initiatives in Brazil.

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Paladini et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e02b210217d647903c2https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-6108.2025.1.47158
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