title: [Brain diseases in Campina Grande, Paraíba].
abstract: In this study it is shown the incidence of brain diseases in Campina Grande PB, Brazil taking account hospitalizations under prospective payments. Neurologic affections were classified according to ICD-9. It is demonstrated that 3.09% of hospitalizations are due to brain diseases, mainly cerebrovascular disorders. It is evident that Campina Grande is included in Brazil's north-east average of brain diseases representation, and this result contrasts with nation-wide results because of regional differences. Mental disturbances were not included in this study because of the difficulty in obtaining data; they were classified in the other diseases group.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Ciência Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), Brasil.
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Coêlho
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence
vernacular_title: Doenças do cérebro em Campina Grande, Paraíba. Incidência.