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ArticleJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2025

Prevalence and Spatial Autocorrelation of Tuberculosis in Indigenous People in Brazil, 2002-2022.

Maurício Polidoro, Daniel Canavese de Oliveira

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Article in Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Maurício PolidoroFederal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul, Coronel Vicente St., Historic Center, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90030-041, Brazil. mauricio.polidoro@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-7278-0718
Daniel Canavese de OliveiraFederal University of Rio Grande do Sul, São Manoel St., Rio Branco, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90620-110, Brazil. daniel.canavese@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-0110-5739
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) among indigenous populations in Brazil poses a multifaceted public health challenge influenced by geographical, social, institutional, economic, and cultural factors. This study scrutinized the prevalence and spatial distribution of TB among Brazilian indigenous communities from 2002 to 2022. Employing a cross-sectional and descriptive approach, we analyzed data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and conducted spatial autocorrelation tests to identify clusters and outliers. The findings uncovered substantial disparities in TB prevalence between the North and Central-West regions, in contrast to the South and Southeast, mirroring social, economic, and cultural inequalities in Brazil. It is concluded that public health strategies should not only consider the epidemiological aspects of TB but also encompass social and environmental determinants, notably the impact of climate change. Holistic and context-sensitive approaches are imperative for addressing TB within indigenous communities, underscoring the need for adaptive and culturally sensitive interventions in the public health landscape.

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Health Status DisparitiesIndians, South AmericanTuberculosisAdultBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIndigenous PeoplesMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceSpatial AnalysisIndigenous populationsSocial inequalitiesSpatial distributionTuberculosis

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PMID38300427
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