Analysis of temporal evolution of deaths from Covid-19 in Chapecó, SC, Brazil

Authors

  • Jiennifer Souza de Oliveira Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, UFFS, Chapecó, SC, Brasil
  • Ederson Nascimento Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, UFFS, Chapecó, SC, Brasil

Keywords:

Coronavirus infections, Death Records, Mortality, Vaccine against COVID-19, Territorial health management

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the evolution of deaths caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the municipality of Chapecó, State of Santa Catarina (Brazil). This is an ecological study, carried out through temporal analyzes using secondary data, which considers the number of deaths and the municipality's health resources, from January 1st to July 31st, 2021. In this period, 562 deaths were registered of people with a confirmed diagnosis for COVID-19, of which 469 occurred between February and April. The profiles of such deaths were identified by sex and age group of each case. Overcrowding of beds was identified in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs), both in the Unified Health System (SUS) and in the private hospital network, especially in March, April, and May. Finally, it is highlighting the importance of vaccination to reduce mortality from the disease in the municipality.

Author Biography

Ederson Nascimento, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, UFFS, Chapecó, SC, Brasil

Geógrafo, doutor em Geografia pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Professor adjunto na Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS), Campus de Chapecó/SC. Professor dos Programas de Pós-graduação em Geografia da UFFS e da UEPG.

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Published

2022-05-16

How to Cite

SOUZA DE OLIVEIRA, J.; NASCIMENTO, E. Analysis of temporal evolution of deaths from Covid-19 in Chapecó, SC, Brazil. Terr@ Plural, [S. l.], v. 16, p. 1–13, 2022. Disponível em: https://revistas.uepg.br/index.php/tp/article/view/19727. Acesso em: 31 aug. 2024.

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Vol. 16 (2022)

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