Aspectos gerais e epidemiológicos: uma revisão sobre a incidência e fatores de risco associados a LLA

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is one of the most prevalent cancerous diseases in children and adolescents, altering the involvement of normal bone marrow cells and preventing the formation of new cells for the normal functioning of the individual. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to carry out a descriptive and exploratory bibliographic review of the general and epidemiological aspects of Acute Lymphoid Leukemia (ALL), with emphasis on prevalence, incidence and its risk factors, whose main purpose is to transmit knowledge based on scientific literature, seeking to compile and distinguish relevant data, thus contributing to a better understanding of ALL and its implications for public health. METHODOLOGY: This is an exploratory and descriptive bibliographic review, carrying out systematic searches in scientific databases, such as SciELO, GOV, Google Scholar to locate relevant studies, using keywords and descriptions such as “Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia”, “ALL”, “Bone Marrow”. Using articles from the last 5 years in original studies in English, Spanish and Portuguese. RESULTS: CONCLUSION or FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: This literature review is expected to identify current compilations on the incidence of ALL, highlighting socio-geographical and cultural variations encompassing the mixture of populations. However, the research should highlight the main and most significant risk factors associated with this pathology, contributing to a comprehensive and reliable view of the conditions that may influence its development. With this, we intend to provide information on a subject that has been little reported by science in recent years. It will also contribute to future research and public health policies that aim to value and improve prevention and early intervention in vulnerable populations.