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Cancer overtakes heart disease as top cause of death in Brazil in 2025

In 2025, neoplasms became the leading cause of death in Brazil with 269,404 deaths, surpassing ischemic heart diseases and cerebrovascular diseases. This marks a shift in the country's mortality profile, reflecting demographic and epidemiological transitions. The data is preliminary and based on official records, but the trend is consistent with global patterns.

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