EVALUATION OF THE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF CASES OF ROTIDIDE POISONING IN THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION IN BRAZIL

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594372410043

• Palavras-chave: Toxicity; Demographic survey; Poisoning; Rodent control; Pediatric health.

• Keywords: Toxicity; Demographic survey; Poisoning; Rodent control; Pediatric health.

• Abstract:

  Rodenticide poisoning in children is a public health concern due to its prevalence and serious consequences for children's health. This study analyzed the geographic distribution of these cases in Brazil between 2020 and 2022, aiming to identify areas with the highest incidence and age groups most affected. The results revealed 2,526 registered cases, with the Southeast, Northeast and South as the most affected regions and children aged 1 to 4 years as the most vulnerable. These findings highlight the need for targeted preventive strategies to protect the vulnerable.