Perfil epidemiológico das intoxicações exógenas em municípios da Amazônia brasileira.

Abstract

This article examines the epidemiological profile of exogenous poisonings in three municipalities in the Amazon region, Western Pará. It is a descriptive study based on data from municipal health departments, the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), and the National System of Toxic-Pharmacological Information (SINITOX). The study considered epidemiological variables presented in absolute and relative frequencies. It was observed that medications were the main toxic agents, along with excessive use of pesticides and industrial chemicals. Additionally, in two municipalities, females were more affected. However, the most affected age group was 0 to 5 years. Exogenous poisonings are a public health issue, though often neglected, as data scarcity highlights underreporting and the need for public policies to address these concerns.