The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011
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Resumo: | Knowing the epidemiology of snakebite poisoning is essential for planning prevention and treatment strategies for such accidents. However, epidemiological data concerning snakebite accidents remain limited, especially in certain regions of Brazil. Thus, this study aimed to understand the epidemiology of snakebites in four cities of Southeast Goiás from 2007 to 2011. In total, 182 snakebites were reported during this time period, resulting in an incident rate ranging between 32 and 74/100,000 inhabitants and a mortality rate of 1.64%. The accidents were most common in men and occurred primarily in the countryside. The genera Bothrops and Crotalus (in this order) were responsible for the most bites, and the lower limbs were the most commonly affected bodily regions. The incidence and mortality rates of snakebites in these cities were high compared with regional and national statistics. Public health agencies require the data obtained in this study to subsidize a strategic plan aimed at preventing these accidents and providing appropriate treatments. |
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The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011 Health SciencesKnowing the epidemiology of snakebite poisoning is essential for planning prevention and treatment strategies for such accidents. However, epidemiological data concerning snakebite accidents remain limited, especially in certain regions of Brazil. Thus, this study aimed to understand the epidemiology of snakebites in four cities of Southeast Goiás from 2007 to 2011. In total, 182 snakebites were reported during this time period, resulting in an incident rate ranging between 32 and 74/100,000 inhabitants and a mortality rate of 1.64%. The accidents were most common in men and occurred primarily in the countryside. The genera Bothrops and Crotalus (in this order) were responsible for the most bites, and the lower limbs were the most commonly affected bodily regions. The incidence and mortality rates of snakebites in these cities were high compared with regional and national statistics. Public health agencies require the data obtained in this study to subsidize a strategic plan aimed at preventing these accidents and providing appropriate treatments.EDUFU2014-08-26info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/27479Bioscience Journal ; Vol. 30 No. 5 (2014): Sept./Oct.; 1614-1621Bioscience Journal ; v. 30 n. 5 (2014): Sept./Oct.; 1614-16211981-3163reponame:Bioscience journal (Online)instname:Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU)instacron:UFUenghttps://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/27479/15038Brazil; ContemporanyCopyright (c) 2014 Randys Caldeira Gonçalves, José Henrique Faleiro, Géssyca Mendes Lima, Guilherme Malafaia, André Luis da Silva Castrohttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessGonçalves, Randys CaldeiraFaleiro, José HenriqueLima, Géssyca MendesMalafaia, GuilhermeCastro, André Luis da Silva2022-05-19T15:16:46Zoai:ojs.www.seer.ufu.br:article/27479Revistahttps://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournalPUBhttps://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/oaibiosciencej@ufu.br||1981-31631516-3725opendoar:2022-05-19T15:16:46Bioscience journal (Online) - Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU)false |
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The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011 |
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The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011 |
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The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011 Gonçalves, Randys Caldeira Health Sciences |
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The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011 |
title_full |
The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011 |
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The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011 |
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The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011 |
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The epidemiology of snakebite accidents in the cities of southeast Goiás from 2007 TO 2011 |
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Gonçalves, Randys Caldeira |
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Gonçalves, Randys Caldeira Faleiro, José Henrique Lima, Géssyca Mendes Malafaia, Guilherme Castro, André Luis da Silva |
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Faleiro, José Henrique Lima, Géssyca Mendes Malafaia, Guilherme Castro, André Luis da Silva |
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Gonçalves, Randys Caldeira Faleiro, José Henrique Lima, Géssyca Mendes Malafaia, Guilherme Castro, André Luis da Silva |
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Health Sciences |
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Health Sciences |
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Knowing the epidemiology of snakebite poisoning is essential for planning prevention and treatment strategies for such accidents. However, epidemiological data concerning snakebite accidents remain limited, especially in certain regions of Brazil. Thus, this study aimed to understand the epidemiology of snakebites in four cities of Southeast Goiás from 2007 to 2011. In total, 182 snakebites were reported during this time period, resulting in an incident rate ranging between 32 and 74/100,000 inhabitants and a mortality rate of 1.64%. The accidents were most common in men and occurred primarily in the countryside. The genera Bothrops and Crotalus (in this order) were responsible for the most bites, and the lower limbs were the most commonly affected bodily regions. The incidence and mortality rates of snakebites in these cities were high compared with regional and national statistics. Public health agencies require the data obtained in this study to subsidize a strategic plan aimed at preventing these accidents and providing appropriate treatments. |
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