Geographical accessibility to the supply of antiophidic sera in Brazil: Timely access possibilities.

ABSTRACT: Snakebite accidents are considered category A neglected tropical diseases. Brazil stands out for snakebite accidents, mainly in the Amazon region. The best possible care after snakebite accidents is to obtain antiophidic sera on time. And the maximum ideal time to reach it is about 2 hours after an accident. Based on public health information and using a tool to analyze geographical accessibility, we evaluate the possibility of reaching Brazilian serum-providing health facilities from the relationship between population distribution and commuting time. In this exploratory descriptive study, the geographic accessibility of Brazilian population to health facilities that supply antiophidic serum is evaluated through a methodology that articulates several issues that influence the commuting ti

SUBMITTER: Oliveira RAD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8757981 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature