Reduction in the Number of Procedures and Hospitalizations and Increase in Cancer Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil
INTRODUCTIONSection:Although the COVID-19 pandemic quickly emerged in several countries, the first cases did not appear in Brazil until March 2020, when several clusters appeared in heavily populated areas, such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Based on international recommendations and examples, Brazil responded with a plan focused on social distancing and health-care prioritization.1CONTEXTKey…
