Spatial distribution of human visceral leishmaniasis cases in Cametá, Pará, Eastern Amazon, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e02202021, 2021. tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
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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.
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Asunto principal:
Leishmaniasis Visceral
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de incidencia
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
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Portugal
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia/BR
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Universidade de Évora/PT
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Universidade do Estado do Pará/BR
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Universidade do Porto/PT
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