Profile of death by coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mato Grosso: Reflexes of flexibilization in the state

Abstract

Objective: Analyze the epidemiological profile of deaths due to COVID-19 in Mato Grosso, from April to June 2020, according to demographic variables and decrees to open commercial activities. Methods: This is a cross-sectional and ecological study with data from the Information Bulletins of the Secretary of State for Health of Mato Grosso. Deaths, number, sex, age group were considered. for the construction of thematic maps, the municipalities of residence of the deaths were used. Results: Of the confirmed cases, 3.8% died of these (661 deaths), 61.0% were men, 46.8% were between 61 and 80 years old. The highest mortality rate occurred in the municipality of Ponte Branca (63.5 / 100 thousand inhab.), And in Nova Xavantina (57.1%). Conclusion: A higher frequency of deaths from COVID-19 was observed in men, the elderly, in the Center-South and Southwest regions of the state, with an increase in deaths 500%.