Aids in Santa Cruz do Sul: epidemiology of cases and deaths between 2019 and 2023
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https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v16i.20374Keywords:
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, HIV, EpidemiologyAbstract
Background and Objectives: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) is a significant public health concern, requiring the continuous improvement of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment methods. The objective of this study was to analyze records of Aids-related cases and deaths in a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, identifying epidemiological patterns. Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study of Aids cases and deaths recorded between 2019 and 2023 in the municipality of Santa Cruz do Sul, RS. The data, analyzed using descriptive statistics, were obtained from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (Datasus). Results: Between 2019 and 2023, a total of 167 Aids cases were reported, of which 115 (68,8%) were male, and 83 individuals (49,7%) were identified as white. Regarding sexual orientation, 59 records (35,3%) were listed as unknown; 41 (24,5%) were heterosexual men and 33 (19,7%) heterosexual women. In terms of mortality, 73 deaths were recorded during the study period. The most affected age group was 50 to 59 years old, with 19 deaths (11,3%), followed by the 40 to 49 age group, with 16 deaths (9,5%). Most of the deaths were among women (51 cases; 69,8%), with white individuals accounting for the majority (54 cases; 73,9%). Sexual orientation was not recorded in the mortality data. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of a continuous, multifaceted, and locally adapted approach to addressing Aids, as the epidemiological profile observed differs from the national pattern.
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