ANÁLISE DO PERFIL DE INTOXICAÇÃO EXÓGENA NO ESTADO DA BAHIA ENTRE 2012 A 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Exogenous poisoning has been an important public health problem due to its high frequency, morbidity, and complexity. Objective: To analyze the profile of exogenous poisoning in the state of Bahia during the period from 2012 to 2021, using the notifications available in the Information System of Aggravation and Notification as the basis of information. Methodology: Cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective, time-series study with a quantitative approach, using secondary data of a public nature made available by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Information on exogenous poisonings in the state of Bahia in the temporal period from 2010 to 2021 was analyzed. Evaluating the variables total notifications, total notifications per year, gender, race, age group and education. The circumstance of intoxication, the toxic agent, the confirmation criteria of the cases, type of exposure and the evolution of the cases were also investigated. Results: In the time period analyzed, a total of 46,187 cases of exogenous intoxication were reported in the state of Bahia, with emphasis on the eastern region of the state (43.26%). 55.21% of the individuals were female, brown (46.52%), aged 20 to 39 years (41.71%), and had completed high school (5.76%). Most cases happened through suicide attempts (30.68%), with the main toxic agents being the use of medication (36.39%). Most of the cases were confirmed by clinical status (53.01%). The acute-only intoxications appeared in greater proportion (53.05%). 1.15% of the patients reported died. Conclusions: Exogenous intoxications are an important public health problem for the state of Bahia, thus reiterating the importance of adopting preventive measures.