Perfil epidemiológico dos casos de zoonoses e Arboviroses em Goiás

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Zoonoses and arboviruses are diseases of worldwide concern due to their easy transmission and dissemination. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this research is to analyze the number of cases of zoonoses and arboviruses registered in the state of Goiás in recent times, so that we can outline means of prevention for such diseases. METHODOLOGY: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative study on cases of zoonoses and arboviruses that occurred in the state of Goiás. Data on zoonoses were collected through the website of the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS), from January 2010 to December 2020, as available on the platform. Data on arboviruses, also collected on the same data platform, were related to the period from January 2019 to January 2022. RESULTS: Based on the epidemiological bulletins studied, it can be stated that arboviruses, especially dengue, have a greater impact on the population of Goiás, contaminating about 3% of the population of Goiás from January 2019 to January 2022. Right behind we have Leishmaniasis, which has an index of 0.71% of the contaminated population, and its cutaneous form had 4557 registered cases. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The lack of knowledge about zoonoses and arboviruses can cause several problems in public health, social and economic problems. The knowledge of both can contribute to the prevention and better treatment of these diseases. Therefore, linking health and education will result in changes in the community's way of thinking and acting, thus avoiding new pandemics.