EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE ANALYSIS OF MORTALITY DUE TO SCHISTOSOMIASIS IN THE STATE OF ALAGOAS BETWEEN 2019 AND 2023

Abstract

Considering schistosomiasis as a serious public health problem, especially in the state of Alagoas, where socioeconomic and environmental factors favor its persistence, this study aims to analyze the epidemiological profile of mortality due to this disease between the years 2019 and 2023. The objective is to understand the distribution of deaths according to sociodemoFigureic variables such as sex, age group, color/race, and education level, in order to support prevention and control policies. To this end, an epidemiological, descriptive, and quantitative study was conducted, using secondary data obtained from the Mortality Information System (SIM/DATASUS). The data were organized in spreadsheets and analyzed through absolute and relative frequencies. Thus, it was observed that there were 215 deaths during the analyzed period, with a higher concentration among brown-skinned individuals, those with low education levels, and older ages, with 2022 being the most critical year in terms of number of deaths. This allows concluding that schistosomiasis mortality in Alagoas is strongly associated with social inequality and the vulnerability of specific populations, requiring integrated interventions involving epidemiological surveillance, basic sanitation, health education, and equitable access to health services.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.060-022