Injuries caused by fish to fishermen in the Vale do Alto Juruá, Western Brazilian Amazon
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This study aimed to document injuries caused by fish among professional fishermen in the Western Brazilian Amazon.METHODS:
We undertook a descriptive, retrospective study, involving 51 professional fishermen, to determine clinical, epidemiological, and therapeutic aspects of their injuries.RESULTS:
Among 51 fishermen interviewed, most injuries were due to mandi (Pimelodus spp.), and the hands were the most injured region, resulting in pain and bleeding in all cases.CONCLUSIONS:
Our study findings confirm the morbidity of fish-related injuries, and reaffirm the need for relevant information regarding prevention and injury management.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Mordeduras e Picadas
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Acidentes de Trabalho
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Venenos de Peixe
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Pesqueiros
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil