Trachoma-associated morbidity and mortality in Brazil: an ecological study focusing on hospitalization and mortality data, 2000-2022.

Adjoane Maurício Silva Maciel Anderson Fuentes Ferreira Nádia Maria Girão Saraiva de Almeida Manuella Maurício Silva Maciel Taynara Lais Silva Mirele Coelho Araújo Roberto Da Justa Pires Neto Alberto Novaes Ramos Junior

Published in: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (2024)

Despite the relatively low rates of trachoma morbidity in Brazil, the associated mortality rates are of concern. The heterogeneous patterns of occurrence in the country in terms of population and territory reinforce the need to evaluate and monitor the available data, despite the low prevalence, in order to achieve and maintain the elimination targets in Brazil in the future.

Keyphrases

risk factors
electronic health record
cardiovascular events
big data
risk assessment
climate change
machine learning
current status
deep learning