Hospitalizations for respiratory diseases in Mato Grosso do Sul and relationships with age and climate

Abstract

Background: Hospitalizations due to respiratory diseases are one of Brazil's main causes of hospitalization worldwide. Environmental conditions can influence the occurrence of respiratory diseases, increasing morbidity rates and the demand for health services. Objective: This study aims to analyze hospitalizations for respiratory diseases in the five most populous municipalities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul from 2013 to 2021 among populations according to their self-declaration. Method: The study adopts a quantitative approach, using data collected from the open databases, considering the climatic variable of average temperature to understand the trends of respiratory diseases in these regions. Results: Whites are the majority in the municipalities, except for Corumbá, where pardos are larger. As for hospitalizations for respiratory diseases, there was a difference between pardos in the municipalities of Campo Grande, Três Lagoas and Corumbá. In Dourados and Ponta Porã, indigenous people are the most affected. Conclusion: It was observed that whites are the majority, except in Corumbá, where the number of pardos is more significant. Hospitalization rates varied according to each municipality's self-declaration option and age groups. It was observed that indigenous people have higher percentages of hospitalizations, especially among children aged 0 to 5 years.