Revista Científica de Salud UNITEPC
versão impressa ISSN 2520-9825
Resumo
QUINONES LOPEZ, Arturo Fernando et al. Tendências e Fatores Associados ao Aumento de Casos de Dengue em Cochabamba: Um Estudo Longitudinal 2019-2024. Revista UNITEPC [online]. 2024, vol.11, n.1, pp.47-54. Epub 30-Jun-2024. ISSN 2520-9825. https://doi.org/10.36716/unitepc.v11i1.1.38.
Introduction:
Dengue, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is a growing global public health problem, particularly in Cochabamba, where climatic factors and urbanization favor its proliferation. Between 2020 and 2023, cases increased alarmingly, underscoring the need for surveillance and prevention. This study will analyze trends from 2019 to 2024, correlating incidence with rainfall. Methodology: This quantitative, longitudinal, and retrospective study analyzed trends in suspected dengue cases in Cochabamba from 2019 to 2024. It used data from Form 302 of the SNIS Bolivia, covering epidemiological and rainy periods. Descriptive analysis was performed with SPSS and compared with previous studies to validate results and formulate health policies. Results: Weekly dengue data in Cochabamba, divided into inter-epidemic and rainy periods, show a significant increase in cases in 2023-2024 (13,940 cases) compared to previous years. The highest peaks are observed during the end of the rainy period, especially in week 21 of 2023-2024, highlighting the seasonality of the disease. Discussion: The analysis of suspected dengue cases in Cochabamba (2019-2024) shows a drastic increase in 2023-2024, with 13,940 cases. This increase may be influenced by climate change, urban growth, and variations in epidemiological surveillance. The peaks are concentrated in the rainy season, emphasizing the need to strengthen control and prevention measures.
Palavras-chave : Aedes; Climate Change; Incidence; Case Reports.