# Vascular disease trends and awareness in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vascular-disease-trends-and-awareness-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-20T10:51:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Health experts in Brazil are conducting awareness campaigns, such as National Vascular Health Week and ‘Agosto Azul e Vermelho’, to promote early diagnosis of circulatory issues. Medical professionals warn that symptoms like swelling, chronic pain, or skin discoloration are often misidentified as fatigue or muscle issues, potentially leading to severe complications like pulmonary embolism or stroke.

Data from the Unified Health System (SUS) indicates a rise in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) cases, particularly among adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 39. Experts attribute these trends to lifestyle factors including obesity, smoking, and sedentary behavior. Additionally, varicose veins remain a significant concern, with over 103,000 hospitalizations recorded in 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Vascular diseases and thrombosis cases rise in Brazil

Brazil is seeing a rise in deep vein thrombosis among young adults and high hospitalization rates for vascular diseases, prompting calls for better awareness of lifestyle risks and symptoms.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vascular-diseases-and-thrombosis-cases-rise-in-brazil

### 2026-08-19: Vascular health awareness campaign warns of silent circulatory symptoms

Medical experts in Brazil are highlighting critical warning signs of vascular diseases, such as swelling and chronic leg pain, to encourage early diagnosis and prevent severe complications like stroke or DVT.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vascular-health-awareness-campaigns-highlight-risks-of-circulatory-diseases

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