Drug intoxication in Brazil: an analysis of the cases registered from 2007 to 2017

Guidyan Anne Silva Santos; Alexandra Crsipim Boing

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Drug intoxication in Brazil: an analysis of the cases registered from 2007 to 2017

Guidyan Anne Silva Santos, Alexandra Crsipim Boing

Abstract :

The objective of this study was to analyze the epidemiological profile of drug intoxication cases in Brazil according to sociodemographic variables. This was a descriptive study. Drug poisoning rates occurred in Brazil between 2007 and 2017 were considered the outcomes. The exploratory variables were: region of residence, sex, and age group. Results: Between 2007 and 2017 approximately 43.3% of exogenous poisonings occurred in Brazil and registered in SINAN were caused by drug intoxications. The rate of drug intoxications registered increased 5 times during the study period, being higher in females. All regions showed an upward trend of intoxications by drugs in both sexes. Conclusion: The increase in drug intoxication rates and the upward tendency for both sexes in Brazil serve as an alert both to health professional and the population regarding the need to ensure a rational and safe use of medicines