[Schistosomiasis mansoni in Maranhão State, Brazil, 1997-2003]. / Esquistossomose mansônica no Estado do Maranhão, Brasil, 1997-2003.
Cad Saude Publica
; 27(4): 811-6, 2011 Apr.
Article
en Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21603764
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of schistosomiasis mansoni in Maranhão State, Brazil, from 1997 to 2003, based on data from the regional health offices included in the Schistosomiasis Control Program. The statistical method was polynomial regression. The municipalities (counties) of Bacabal and São Luís showed a constantly downward trend throughout the time series. Colinas showed an increase in prevalence until 2002, followed by a downward trend. Imperatriz witnessed a constant upward trend. Socioeconomic factors are highly significant for schistosomiasis prevalence in Maranhão, which helps explain the results. The recording of data for the regional health offices is believed to have been affected by changes resulting from decentralization of the Schistosomiasis Control Program. The study's results highlight issues that extend beyond analysis of the pattern of occurrence of schistosomiasis mansoni cases in the State of Maranhão, particularly demonstrating the need for improvements in the population's living conditions.
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Schistosoma mansoni
/
Esquistosomiasis mansoni
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
/
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
/
Brasil
Idioma:
Pt
Revista:
Cad Saude Publica
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil