EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF MALARIA IN THE AMAZON REGION BETWEEN 2013 AND 2022: DETECTION RATE AND CONTROL STRATEGIES
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Malária; Epidemiology; Amazon; Risk factors; Public health..Abstract
Malaria is a global health problem, endemic in 105 countries, and remains one of the main challenges for public health. In the Brazilian Amazon, environmental factors such as humid climate and deforestation, together with socioeconomic conditions such as migration and limited access to healthcare services, contribute to the persistence of endemicity, resulting in thousands of cases annually. This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological profile of malaria in the Amazon region between 2013 and 2022, focusing on detection rate and control strategies. An observational descriptive epidemiological study was conducted using secondary data extracted from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) and Department of Informatics of the Brazilian Unified Health System (DATASUS). Statistical analyses were performed using JAMOVI 2.28 and BioEstat 5.0, and graphs were generated with Origin 2024b. Normality was assessed with the Shapiro-Wilk test and variance homogeneity with Levene’s test. Since assumptions were not met, non-parametric tests (Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney, Dunn’s test with Bonferroni correction and Spearman’s), considering a 5% significance level. Results showed that the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Roraima accounted for the highest number of malaria cases, with greater detection rate among young men and economically active individuals. In conclusion, Malaria in the Amazon remains a complex epidemiological challenge, influenced by local and regional factors. Sustainable and specific strategies, combined with epidemiological surveillance and educational actions, are fundamental to reducing the burden of the disease and mitigating its impacts on public health.
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