PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E DE MORTALIDADE EM INTERNAÇÕES POR TRAUMATISMO CRANIOENCEFÁLICO NO ESTADO DA PARAÍBA

Abstract

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) refers to any injury that affects the skull and/or brain. In the Brazilian context, this condition represents a significant cause of morbidity, resulting in high hospital costs and prolonged periods of hospitalization. The objective of this study is to analyze the epidemiology of TBI in the population of Paraíba between 2014 and 2023. Methods: A descriptive/analytical study was carried out using data from DATASUS on cases of intracranial trauma in individuals residing in the state of Paraíba during the period of 2014 to 2023. Results: There were 11,560 hospitalizations resulting in 1,496 deaths, with an average hospitalization cost of R$ 2,334.45 with a length of stay of 7.2 days. The epidemiological profile of patients with intracranial trauma is brown men between 20 and 39 years old. Conclusions: TBI is a growing challenge in Brazilian public health, with an increase in hospitalizations and costs, especially among young male adults. The correlation between this epidemiological profile and the recklessness of this age group is evident. For the elderly, the high mortality rate is linked to preexisting health conditions. The study seeks to disseminate knowledge and promote health policies to prevent TBI and its complications, encouraging future research on the subject to develop more effective policies.