Epidemiological profile and spatial distribution of visceral leishmaniasis in the state of Pará

Abstract

Objective: To describe the epidemiological profile and spatial distribution of patients with visceral leishmaniasis reported in the state of Pará from January 2015 to December 2019. Methods: descriptive, retrospective study of a quantitative nature, carried out in the state of Pará, the study sample includes 2,155 patients with laboratory, clinical or clinical-epidemiological diagnosis confirmed for visceral leishmaniasis, obtained through the Diseases and Diseases Notification System (SINAN) database, provided by the Public Health Department of the State of Pará (SESPA). As a data collection instrument, a form with epidemiological data was used and spatial analysis techniques were used. Results: The highest incidence and mortality rate of the disease was found in the Southeast region of Pará, with predominance in the city of Xingara. With a concentration of males (61%) and the age group under 4 years (27%) were the most affected. Conclusion: This study made it possible to add new knowledge about this pathology, analyze the evolution, the triggering factors, as well as generate results that can support effective actions in public health for the control and prevention of the disease.