Epidemiological evaluation of accidents with poisony animals in West of Bahia

Abstract

Introduction: In Brazil, the number of accidents involving venomous animals is increasing and the main cause of this scenario is the ecological imbalance caused generally by human actions, which constitutes a worrying picture of public and epidemiological health. Aim: To present quantitatively the accident rates caused by venomous animals registered in the cities of Barreiras - BA. Method: This article is a qualitative and quantitative field research. Result: The Rural Zone had the highest rate of notifications, totaling 58 notifications in the two years, 34 in 2018 and 24 in 2019, among animals, the scorpion is the one with the highest record of accidents. Conclusion: The rates of accidents by venomous animals in cities are still a worrying scenario, presenting a risk to the health of the region's population. These accidents remain a serious public health problem in Brazil.