Spatial analysis of COVID-19 incidence and the sociodemographic context in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Identified in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, China, the outbreak of COVID-19 spread throughout the world and its impacts affect different populations differently, where countries with high levels of social and economic inequality such as Brazil gain prominence, for understanding of the vulnerability factors associated with the disease. Given this scenario, in the absence of a vaccine or safe and effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19, nonpharmacological measures are essential for prevention and control of the disease. However, many of these measures are not feasible for millions of individuals who live in territories with increased social vulnerability. The study aims to analyze the spatial distribution of COVID-19 incidence in Brazil's municipalities (counties)

SUBMITTER: Raymundo CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7920392 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature