Spatial distribution of human visceral leishmaniasis cases in Cametá, Pará, Eastern Amazon, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e02202021, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Human visceral leishmaniasis is considered a major public health problem in the municipality of Cametá, Pará, Brazil.METHODS:
This ecological study was conducted using data obtained from official Brazilian agencies. Spatial analysis of the variables was performed using the kernel interpolation technique and the bivariate Global Moran's Index.RESULTS:
The spatial distribution of the disease was not homogeneous, and it was associated with socio-environmental risk factors and public policies.CONCLUSIONS:
Different relationships were observed between the variables studied and disease occurrence.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Leishmaniose Visceral
Tipo de estudo:
Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
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
Tipo de documento:
Article