Epidemiological Study on Hepatitis in the Northeast Region between 2010 to 2018 using data from DATASUS
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Objective: To describe the number of hepatitis infections in the Northeast Region, from 2010 to 2018, using data from DATASUS. Methods: Descriptive epidemiological study in which data were taken from the TABNET system, made available by DATASUS, with access on November 5, 9 and 15, 2021. The study population consisted of all confirmed hepatitis cases in the Northeast Region. Data was collected through tables organized in the Excel program (version 2010) to consolidate the information and the Canva program was used to make graphs. Results: The northeast region has the highest number of infections with hepatitis B and C viruses, however, virus A has greater national relevance, as the region is the second with the highest cases. It was noted the precariousness of basic sanitation in the region, as well as measures to prevent sexual transmission. Another critical fact was the lack of importance in completing the notification forms, obtaining incomplete data on hepatitis. Conclusion: It concludes the need for epidemiological surveillance, the need for periodic assessment of data quality and effective application of public policies.
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