Características do Perfil Epidemiológico das internações por queimadura em Sergipe entre 2017 e 2022

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: A burn can be defined as skin contact with a heat source resulting in injury to the affected area, and is associated with factors such as high temperature, electricity, friction, radiation, and chemicals. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the epidemiological profile of hospitalizations due to burns between 2017 and 2022 in the state of Sergipe. METHODOLOGY: This study consists of a quantitative descriptive epidemiological study using retrospective data obtained from the website of the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DataSUS), which contains data on hospitalizations and deaths due to burns, and analyzing variables such as sex, age, and month of hospitalization. RESULTS: During the study period, there were 1,156 hospitalizations; males accounted for the largest number of hospitalizations, and the 0-4 year age group was the most affected. There were 52 deaths, mostly among males aged 70 to 79. The month of October, followed by June, saw the highest number of these accidents. CONCLUSION: Burns represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the state of Sergipe and require more accident prevention actions to reduce the number of accidents.