PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E COMORBIDADES DOS ÓBITOS PELA COVID-19 EM CAMPO GRANDE, MATO GROSSO DO SUL

Abstract

The virus, called SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, in Mato Grosso do Sul, spread quickly to the pandemic. Studies have shown that the manifestation of COVID-19 has reached the population as a whole, regardless of social class, ethnicity, age and gender. As a result, individuals who died were investigated by the State Department of Health of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul and pointed out that chronic diseases such as hypertension and respiratory disorders influenced the high number of cases. The state's mortality rate was 4.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, with a record of 613,443 individuals who contracted the virus and 11,059 people who died since the emergence of the pandemic in the region. This demonstrates that, in light of the ongoing pandemic, there is an urgent need to prioritize investments in health. This measure is not only to combat the current crisis, but also to support communities locally. This guarantees an egalitarian and fair health system, especially in urban centers where patients from all regions of Brazil converge. As such, investments in health infrastructure and human resources are critical. To examine the epidemiological profile and the relationship with comorbidities of patients who died in the municipality of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. Retrospective and quantitative cross-sectional study, carried out through document analysis of the Newsletters released by the State Department of Health of Mato Grosso do Sul from March 2020 to December 2022. Data analysis was performed in clinical and sociodemographic blocks, presented in the form of graphs. It was identified that individuals of all ages, diagnosed with the disease and who died, had chronic lung disease, current or a complication of a previous lung disease, diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, immunodeficiency or problems heart disease, being considered part of the risk group. In addition, that the largest cases were in men and that schooling influenced access to information and health care. The analysis carried out helps to understand the epidemiological scenario of severe cases of COVID-19 in Campo Grande, which helps in decision- making in various management areas as new scenarios emerge. Due to the emergence of new strains and changes in the behavior of viruses, it is essential to develop new strategies to face new public health crises. Improving health services and management in all facets is crucial to this effort. To combat the spread of COVID-19, several actions can be taken to strengthen the SUS and primary health care.

Keywords: Coronavirus infections. COVID-19. Death. Public health.