Saúde da Mulher: prevenção do câncer do colo do útero e de doenças sexualmente transmissíveis no Centro Especializado de Atendimento à Mulher no município de Araçuaí Minas Gerais

Abstract

The cancer has been configured as a leading cause of death worldwide. The total number of deaths worldwide in 2005, the disease was responsible for 7.6 million, or 13% of this total, with more than 70% occurred in middle or low income. In Brazil it is the second cause of death, accounting for 10.3% of the total, excluding undetermined causes, behind only cardiovascular disease. This study was conducted through the analysis of secondary data on procedures performed in the Specialized Center of Assistance to Women with regard to actions to prevent cervical cancer and STDs. Aimed to analyze the data for the prevention of cervical cancer and STIs in women age range 25-64 years, attended the Specialized Center of service to the city of Araçuaí Woman - Minas Gerais and describe the range of higher incidence of cervical cancer and STDs from the analysis of log data from the Specialized Center of Assistance to Women. The results showed that there is a need to improve the prevention and increasing access to preventive screenings, as well as expand prevention efforts for young women, with a focus on the age group of 25 to 34 years. We conclude that the Basic Health Units must incorporate in their daily performance of activities of preventing cancer of the cervix.