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
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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.
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Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Infections à coronavirus
Limites du sujet:
Enfant
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Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
Année:
2021
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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