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INCIDÊNCIA DE ACIDENTES OFÍDICOS ENVOLVENDO TRABALHADORES RURAIS

Doi: 10.47094/978-65-284-0234-2/29

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Incidência. Acidentes Ofídicos. Trabalhadores rurais.

KEYWORDS: Incidence. Snakebite Accidents. Rural Workers.

ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION: Snakebite accidents are events of great relevance to public health, especially in tropical countries like Brazil, which has a wide diversity of snakes of medical importance. These accidents frequently affect vulnerable populations in rural areas, particularly agricultural workers, who are exposed during activities such as planting, harvesting, and soil management. Since 2009, the World Health Organization has recognized snakebite as a Neglected Tropical Disease due to its high morbidity burden, risk of disabling sequelae, and persistent underreporting. In Brazil, accidents are predominant in the North and Central-West regions, with a higher incidence during the rainy months, and the Bothrops genus is responsible for most cases. Factors such as low education levels, difficult access to health services, and lack of personal protective equipment contribute to the severity of these accidents. Recent studies show that socioeconomic and environmental factors directly influence the spatial distribution of these events, reinforcing the need for public policies aimed at prevention and adequate care for the rural population. OBJECTIVES: To describe the incidence of snakebite accidents among rural workers in Brazil, identifying the main determinants associated with their occurrence.

Autores

  • Ernandes da Silva Filho

  • Giullia Gabrielly Nazaret Lopes Silva

  • Karla Mireya Braga Sipriano Gomes

  • Pedro Aryel Braga Sipriano Gomes

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