Temporal trend and epidemiological profile of accidents caused by venomous animals in the state of Pará, 2018-2022

Accidents involving venomous animals are a significant public health issue in Brazil, with about 140,000 cases reported annually. Pará, with its vast forests and biodiversity, experiences high incidences exacerbated by human-environment interactions. This study analyzes the temporal trend and epidem...

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Published inBrazilian journal of biology Vol. 84; p. e287326
Main Authors Santos-Capim, L P, Moreira-Sena, M P, Tavares-Cohén, G A, Brito-Alves, B C, Andrade-Sales, C, Dias-Godoi, I P, Azevedo-Ribeiro, C H M, Fernandes-Vieira, J L, Pereira-Sena, L W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil Instituto Internacional de Ecologia 2024
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Animals
BIOLOGY
Bites and Stings - epidemiology
Brazil - epidemiology
Child
Child, Preschool
Cross-Sectional Studies
epidemiology
Female
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Male
Middle Aged
Pará
public health
Rural Population - statistics & numerical data
Seasons
Sex Distribution
temporal analysis
venomous animals
Young Adult
Brazil
venomous animals
epidemiology
análise temporal
saúde pública
Pará
animais peçonhentos
temporal analysis
epidemiologia
public health
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Summary:Accidents involving venomous animals are a significant public health issue in Brazil, with about 140,000 cases reported annually. Pará, with its vast forests and biodiversity, experiences high incidences exacerbated by human-environment interactions. This study analyzes the temporal trend and epidemiological profile of such accidents in Pará from 2018 to 2022. A cross-sectional study using SINAN data, employing Prais-Winsten linear regression to evaluate temporal trends. Incidences were stratified by sex, age group, and accident location (rural, agricultural, work, residential, leisure). From 2018 to 2022, accidents in rural areas, particularly agricultural, increased notably, with a 40% rise overall. Males aged 20-39 years were most affected. March consistently recorded the highest cases, indicating a seasonal peak. Accidents involving venomous animals in Pará are increasing, particularly in areas of agricultural expansion. This trend highlights the need for intensified prevention efforts, public education, and effective treatment strategies, integrating public health measures and environmental management.
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ISSN:1519-6984
1678-4375
1678-4375
DOI:10.1590/1519-6984.287326