In the Campinas region of São Paulo, Brazil, medical treatments for pancreatitis, an inflammatory disease of the pancreas, have seen a dramatic rise over the past two years. According to data provided by the State Government and reported by G1, the number of procedures jumped from 60 in 2023 to 205 in 2024 and reached a record 236 in 2025. This represents the highest number recorded historically, highlighting a concerning trend in public health for the area.

The demographic breakdown of the patients reveals that a significant majority of those receiving treatment were women, specifically making up 61.2% of the total amount of patients in 2025. Among the female demographic, the age group most affected was women aged 30 to 34, who accounted for 52 of the cases. Meanwhile, for men, the most common age range for treatments was between 45 to 49 years, along with a notable number of cases in the 75 or older category.

Additionally, there has been an increase in hospital admissions related to pancreatitis, with 798 recorded in 2025, representing around a 6% rise from previous years. This dramatic increase in both outpatient treatments and hospital admissions raises significant concerns regarding the health policies in place for addressing rising pancreatitis cases and the underlying factors contributing to this spike in illness within the community.