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
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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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