Clima e saúde: variações atmosféricas e enfermidades causadas pelo Aedes aegypti no município de Barra dos Coqueiros, SE

Abstract

The link between climate, health, and the environment dates back to classical antiquity and has evolved scientifically over time and space. However, it was with the growth of cities and urbanization, intensified throughout the 20th century by changes in atmospheric characteristics, that the interaction between climate and society gained greater prominence. In Brazil, as in any other tropical country, the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the main vector that transmits the Dengue and Chikungunya viruses, is constantly adapting to urbanized areas due to its biology. From this perspective, among the outlined objectives, the general one aims to analyze the occurrence and spatial distribution of Dengue and Chikungunya arboviruses in the municipality of Barra dos Coqueiros, Sergipe, associated with climatic/atmospheric variations and the socioeconomic, environmental, and cultural factors of the different affected locations during the 2020-2024 period. The research, based on a systemic approach and Health Geography, seeks to understand the epidemiological phenomenon in an integrated manner, based on the relationships established between natural and socioeconomic aspects, which are fundamental to understanding how climatic elements, socio-environmental vulnerability, and cultural practices contribute to the increase in arbovirus infections in the municipality of Barra dos Coqueiros. In this regard, the investigative methodological procedures are being conducted in four distinct stages, as follows: a survey of the literature and other secondary data sources; a rhythmic analysis of the Urban Climate System; arbovirus vulnerability indicators; and sampling of the annual incidence of confirmed cases. The results obtained from this research are expected to serve as a basis for further studies in the interdisciplinary field and may serve as a tool to aid decision-making by municipal administrators of Barra dos Coqueiros, aiming to improve the well-being and quality of life of the population.