Malaria mortality in Colombia from 2009 to 2018: a descriptive study
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e0441-2020, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Colombia has an endemo-epidemic for malaria, with a downward trend in mortality over the last few decades. This study describes the malaria mortality rates from 2009-2018. METHODS We obtained data from the Colombian Mortality Information System and calculated the case fatality and crude and age-adjusted mortality rates.RESULTS:
During the study, 148 malaria-related deaths were registered. The average annual mortality rate was 0.032 deaths/100,000. Two peaks were observed in 2010 and 2016. Choco contributed to the highest number of deaths (27.7%).CONCLUSIONS:
The unstable downward trend of malaria mortality rates calls for greater emphasis on surveillance and interventions.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Epidemias
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Malaria
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Colombia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2021
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Article