Epidemiological survey of hepatitis C in a region considered to have high prevalence: the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Context Hepatitis C causes a major impact on public health due to the high prevalence in the population. Objectives Evaluate the epidemiological data of hepatitis C in the State of Rondônia, Brazil. Methods Data from hepatitis C were analyzed during the period 2002 to 2012, assigned by the Agency for Sanitary Vigilance of the State of Rondônia. The variables studied were: year of diagnosis, gender, age, associated disease, exposure to risk factors and clinical presentation. Results Eight hundred fifty-nine cases were reported during the study period. Of this total, 542 (63.1%) cases were male. In relation to age group, the one with the highest number of cases was between 40-59 years (54%), followed by 20-39 years (33.5%). In relation to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) association, 1.8% of patients had HIV and 2.1% other type of sexually transmitted disease. About exposure to risk factors, 288 (28.1%) individuals were exposed to a surgical procedure. Was also analyzed the clinical form of the disease, 9.9% are in acute disease and 91.1% in the chronic phase. Conclusions In the State of Rondônia, hepatitis C had a mean annual incidence of 5.1 cases/100,000 inhabitants, similar to the national rate.

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Hepatitis C virus genotypes in hemophiliacs in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Transfusion ◽

10.1046/j.1537-2995.1999.39111194.x ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 39 (11-12) ◽

pp. 1194-1199 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

G.C. Oliveira ◽

R.A. Carmo ◽

M.O.C. Rocha ◽

M.O. Silva ◽

A.T. Lima ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hepatitis C Virus ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Virus Genotypes ◽

Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes

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High prevalence of hepatitis C associated with familial history of hepatitis in a small town of south Brazil. Efficiency of the rapid test for epidemiological survey

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1016/s1413-8670(10)70097-0 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 483-488

Author(s):

Cláudia Alexandra Pontes Ivantes ◽

Danilo Silva ◽

Iara Messias-Reason

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis C ◽

Small Town ◽

Rapid Test ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

Familial History ◽

High Prevalence ◽

History Of ◽

South Brazil

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Active commuting to work among teachers of public basic education of the state of Minas Gerais

Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance ◽

10.1590/1980-0037.2021v23e83277 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

Author(s):

Rosângela Ramos Veloso Silva ◽

Vítor Fonseca Bastos ◽

Geane Hellen Leal Mota ◽

Gabriel Oliveira Mota ◽

Nayra Suze Souza e Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Active Transport ◽

Family Income ◽

Basic Education ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Active Commuting ◽

Public System ◽

Several Variables ◽

Census Area

Abstract - The aim of the study was to verify the prevalence and factors associated with active transport to work among public basic education teachers in the state of Minas Gerais. An epidemiological survey of the websurvey type was carried out with teachers from the state public system of basic education in Minas Gerais. The collection took place from August to September 2020 via digital form. The dependent variable was active transport to work and the crude; and adjusted Poisson Regression was used. 15,641 teachers participated in the study, of which, 26.1% were actively commuting to work. There was a higher prevalence among women (PR=1.08; 95%CI 1.01; 1.17), aged 41 to 59 years (PR=1.20; 95%CI 1.12;1.28), from the urban area (PR=1.51; 95%CI 1.37;1.66), with lower family income (PR=1.75; 95%CI 1.48;1.93), those with working time higher than 20 years (PR=1.27; 95%CI 1.19;1.35), who work as teachers for up to 39 hours per week (PR=1.15; 95%CI 1.06;1.25), with eutrophic weight (PR=1.09; 95%CI 1.02;1.17) and those who practiced physical activity 5 times or more a week (PR=1.25; 95%CI 1.15;1.36). The results showed that there is a significant prevalence of teachers who do not carry out active transport to work. The highest prevalence of active transport to work was significantly associated with several variables, among which the census area and family income. Incentives are needed to promote active transportation among teachers.

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High prevalence of hepatitis C associated with familial history of hepatitis in a small town of south Brazil: efficiency of the rapid test for epidemiological survey

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1590/s1413-86702010000500010 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 483-488 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Cláudia Alexandra Pontes Ivantes ◽

Danilo Silva ◽

Iara Messias-Reason

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis C ◽

Small Town ◽

Rapid Test ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

Familial History ◽

High Prevalence ◽

History Of ◽

South Brazil

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Congenital toxoplasmosis in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil: a neglected infectious disease?

Epidemiology and Infection ◽

10.1017/s0950268813001507 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 142 (3) ◽

pp. 644-655 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

E. V. M. CARELLOS ◽

W. T. CAIAFFA ◽

G. M. Q. ANDRADE ◽

M. N. S. ABREU ◽

J. N. JANUÁRIO

Keyword(s):

Ecological Study ◽

Congenital Toxoplasmosis ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Multivariate Model ◽

The State ◽

Southeastern Brazil ◽

Socioeconomic Indicators ◽

Explanatory Variables ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Socioeconomic Profile

SUMMARYThis study aimed to investigate the distribution of congenital toxoplasmosis in the state of Minas Gerais, Southeastern Brazil and describe the demographic and socioeconomic profile of the municipalities associated with the disease. An ecological study was conducted using socioeconomic indicators of a database (MGSSRI) created by Fundação João Pinheiro (a government technical support agency of Minas Gerais), in order to show the development of the municipalities in the state. The prevalence of toxoplasmosis was the outcome and the items of the MGSSRI were the explanatory variables. Of 146 307 newborns screened (November 2006 to May 2007), 190 had congenital toxoplasmosis, yielding a prevalence of 1·3/1000, ranging from 0 to 76·9/1000 in the municipalities. The multivariate model indicated a higher occurrence of toxoplasmosis in municipalities with smaller populations and worse indexes of tax performance. Congenital toxoplasmosis appears to be a neglected disease in the state of Minas Gerais, given the high prevalence found and its concentration in municipalities with worse socioeconomic indexes.

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