O Perfil epidemiológico de Dengue no estado de Alagoas: uma análise temporal dos anos de 2019 a 2023

Abstract

Dengue is an arboviral disease transmitted by the female mosquito Aedes aegypti, with high prevalence in the Americas, especially in Brazil. It is a disease of significant relevance due to its clinical aspects and the variety of severity in its manifestations. Symptoms can include fever, headache, myalgia, persistent vomiting, and hemorrhages, among others. Early diagnosis of the disease allows for appropriate treatment and reduces complication rates. Therefore, understanding the epidemiological profile of dengue is crucial for comprehending the disease process and facilitating effective prevention and treatment measures. The aim of this study is to analyze the epidemiological profile of dengue in the state of Alagoas from 2019 to 2023, through a cross-sectional analytical epidemiological study, using secondary data obtained from official sources such as the Information System for Notifiable Diseases (SINAN) and the State Department of Health of Alagoas. The results show that the female sex (54.70%) has a higher prevalence, as well as the age group of 20-39 years, which represents 39.23% of the studied cases. Therefore, it is evident that vector control policies, epidemiological surveillance, and health education efforts need to be continually reviewed and adapted to changes in the epidemiological scenario, aiming to reduce dengue incidence and mortality.