Epidemiological profile of dengue in the Redenção-PA microregion between 2016 and 2024

Wanderson Patrick Sousa Silva, Luís Filipe Cavalcante de Assis Rodrigues, Murilo Barros Miranda, Ana Cristina Doria dos Santos

Abstract

Dengue, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is a global concern, especially in tropical and subtropical climates. This study aimed to characterize the epidemiological profile of dengue cases in the microregion of Redenção – PA, from 2016 to 2024. Using a descriptive and quantitative epidemiological approach, data were collected from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and organized in Office Excel® spreadsheets, considering sex, race, age group, case evolution, and months of the year. Statistical analysis was performed using resources from databases like Pubmed, SciELO, and the National Library of Medicine. The study did not require ethical approval as it used publicly accessible secondary data. Of the reported cases, 59% progressed to recovery, while 40% had ignored or blank information, complicating the analysis. Only one death was recorded, indicating a low mortality rate. These results confirm previous studies showing high recovery rates and low mortality. The importance of improving health assistance and public health communication systems for effective dengue control actions is highlighted. Comprehensive strategies, including environmental education, surveillance, proper waste management, and information dissemination to affected communities, are crucial to mitigate the disease's consequences and guide public health policies.

Published
2024-09-10