Epidemiological profile of Coronavirus (COVID -19) deaths in Mato Grosso

Abstract

Objective: Analyze the epidemiological profile of deaths due to COVID-19 in Mato Grosso, from April-June 2020, according to pre-existing demographic and disease variables (DPE). Methods: Is a cross-sectional and ecological study with data from Information Bulletins of the Secretary of State for Health of Mato Grosso. Deaths, number, type of pre-existing disease, mortality rate and lethality were considered for the construction of thematic maps. Results: Of the confirmed cases, 3.8% (661 deaths) died, of these, 61.0% were men, 63.3% were 61 or older, and 72.9% had pre-existing disease, 39.3% of whom were hypertension , 27.9% diabetes and 12.1% circulatory disorders. The highest mortality rate occurred in  municipality of Ponte Branca (63.5 / 100 thousand inhab.), And in Nova Xavantina (57.1%) the highest lethality. Conclusion: A higher frequency of deaths from COVID-19 was observed in men, the elderly and those with pre-existing disease, in the Center-South and Southwest regions of the state.