Epidemiological profile of infant mortality due to pneumonia in Brazilian regions

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593812303101

• Palavras-chave: Pneumonia, Infant mortality, Brazil.

• Keywords: Pneumonia, Infant mortality, Brazil.

• Abstract:

  Pneumonia is an infectious inflammatory disease that affects the lungs and is one of the main causes of child death in the world. In Brazil, it is responsible for around 20% of deaths in children. The incidence is higher in areas with limited access to health care. Pneumonia can cause severe damage to the respiratory system, leading to respiratory failure and death in severe cases. The Southeast and Northeast were the regions with the highest number of deaths from pneumonia in children between 2016 and 2020. Therefore, it is important that those responsible are aware of the initial symptoms of the disease and that vaccination against pneumococci and other infectious agents be encouraged. Statistical analyzes are essential to monitor the evolution of the disease and the effectiveness of the measures implemented, with the aim of reducing deaths from pneumonia and promoting a healthier life for Brazilian children.