TRAUMA HOSPITALIZATIONS IN THE SINGLE HEALTH SYSTEM (SUS): THE IMPACT OF THE GROWTH OF MOTORCYCLE COURIERS AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159522503016

• Palavras-chave: Motofrete; Motorcycle accidents; Pandemic; SUS; Hospital admissions.

• Keywords: Motofrete; Motorcycle accidents; Pandemic; SUS; Hospital admissions.

• Abstract:

  This study analyzes the impact of the growth of motorcycle couriers after the COVID-19 pandemic on hospitalizations for trauma recorded in the Unified Health System (SUS). A quantitative and descriptive methodology was used based on data from DATASUS (2020-2024), as well as a literature review to assess socioeconomic and behavioral factors. The results show a significant increase in hospitalizations due to motorcycle accidents, with a predominance of young males of working age. Hospitalizations represented a cost of more than 900 million reais to the SUS, reflecting a public health problem. The conclusion is that the precarious working conditions of motorcycle couriers intensify the risk of accidents, highlighting the need for labor regulations, traffic education campaigns and safer infrastructure.