COVID-19 in children in the state of Pernambuco: Spatial analysis of confirmed severe cases and the Human Development Index
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e0782-2020, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Health planning is required for the control and prevention of severe cases of COVID-19 in children.METHODS:
Spatial analysis of severe COVID-19 cases in children of Pernambuco in the first six months of the pandemic and its autocorrelation with the Human Development Index was conducted.RESULTS:
A total of 551 severe cases (39.4 cases/100,000 inhabitants) was initially concentrated in the metropolitan area, with later interiorization. The spatial autocorrelation of cases was identified. The bivariate analysis revealed alert regions in less developed municipalities (I=0.341; p=0.001).CONCLUSIONS:
Considering the local particularities can assist in directing the priorities for decision making.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Infecções por Coronavirus
Limite:
Child
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article