EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF STROKE MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN YOUNG PATIENTS IN BRAZIL OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS

Objective: To analyze stroke morbidity and mortality in young patients in Brazil over the last 10 years.Methodology: This is an epidemiological, descriptive and retrospective study, carried out through a survey of data in TABNET/DATASUS, using the SUS Hospital Information System (SIH/SUS).The variables used were gender, age, race/color, regions and federative unit, from January 2014 to December 2024, including numbers of hospitalizations and mortality of young patients in Brazil, with a specific age cut-off.Results: In the last 10 years, 209,691 hospitalizations for stroke were recorded in young adults (20 to 49 years), with a higher concentration in the Southeast (40.9%) and Northeast (29.1%) regions.The majority of cases occurred in the 40-49 age group (65.8%).The mortality rate was 10.68 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, higher among men (11.77) and indigenous people (13.68).Conclusion: The study identified a progressive increase in hospitalizations for stroke in young people over the last 10 years, as well as significant regional and racial differences.The Northeast and North had the highest mortality rates, while indigenous, brown and black people were the most affected.Male vulnerability was also evident.These findings highlight the need for preventive measures aimed at modifiable risk factors, as well as public policies that reduce regional and racial inequalities.