Brazil. Country Examples. Chapter 9.5

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world with an area of 8.5 million square kilometres and widespread regional and social inequalities. It is composed of 26 states and the Federal District and has a population of 209 million people, which is not evenly distributed. There is a strong economic concentration in the south and southeast regions, as well as in the state capitals, where better health care is usually available. The expected cancer incidence in 2018 was 634 000 cases, including non-melanoma skin cancer.