Assessing the Clinical and Epidemiological profile of patients affected by chagas disease in Belem, Pará, from 2015 to 2018

Abstract

Chagas disease is a chronic health condition with high morbidity and mortality. It has an impact on public health and social and economic aspects, and despite efforts and health surveillance measures, outbreaks of the disease still occur. Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological profile of patients affected by Chagas' disease in Belém between 2015 and 2018. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional, retrospective study based on data collected from the notification and disease system, with data collected on cases in the established period, with information such as schooling, age group and gender. Results: There was a higher prevalence of young patients aged between 20 and 59, with a predominance of males and no correct identification of schooling in the notifications. In addition, there was an increase in the number of cases in 2017, but within the expected level of endemicity. Conclusion: Despite the epidemiological transition and the general decrease in the number of cases, Chagas disease is still an important factor to be evaluated by public health, with preventive policies being maintained, as well as public hygiene and basic sanitation situations.