Publications by authors named "Luciano Jose Eloy"
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- Scorpion stings in Brazil pose significant health risks, prompting a need to understand their causes to inform public policy and accident management.
- This study analyzed scorpion envenomation data from 2008-2021 in São Paulo, using statistical modeling to identify high-risk areas and periods influenced by various demographic and environmental factors.
- Findings show that increased temperatures and income inequality are linked to higher scorpion sting risks, with notable regional patterns, suggesting that targeted strategies can be developed to mitigate these risks.
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- Scorpion envenomation is a growing public health issue in São Paulo, Brazil, with incidence rates increasing fivefold from 2008 to 2018, particularly affecting men and older individuals.
- Children aged 0-9 accounted for most fatalities, highlighting a critical risk group in terms of scorpion stings.
- The study identified high-risk areas, especially in western and northwestern São Paulo, providing valuable data to inform health services and reduce human-scorpion interactions to prevent future envenomations and deaths.
Article Synopsis
- Scorpion stings are a significant health issue in tropical countries, especially affecting children and the elderly, with a particular focus on São Paulo, Brazil.
- The study analyzed data from 2008 to 2018, revealing 145,464 cases of scorpion stings and a four-fold increase in incidence, primarily during spring.
- Environmental factors like high temperatures, low rainfall, and poor vegetation were linked to higher risk areas, and findings aim to guide public health policies to reduce scorpion-related accidents.
Introduction. American trypanosomiasis, also known as Chagas disease, is a zoonosis caused by Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi).
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