Citation

Xavier DR, Barcellos C, Barros HD, Magalhães MD, Matos VP, Pedroso MD. Cien. Saude Colet. 2014; 19(9): 3657-3668.

Vernacular Title

Organização, disponibilização e possibilidades de análise de dados sobre desastres de origem climática e seus impactos sobre a saúde no Brasil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Associacao Brasileira de Pos-Graduacao em Saude Coletiva)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

25184573

Abstract

The occurrence of disasters is often related to unforeseeable able natural processes. However, the analysis of major databases may highlight seasonal and long-term trends, as well as some spatial patterns where risks are concentrated. In this paper the process of acquiring and organizing climate-related disaster data collected by civil protection institutions and made available by the Brazilian Climate and Health Observatory is described. Preliminary analyses show the concentration of disasters caused by heavy rainfall events along the Brazilian coastline especially during the summer. Droughts have longer duration and extent, affecting large areas of the south and northeast regions of the country. These data can be used to analyze and monitor the impact of extreme climatic events on health, as well as identify the vulnerability and climate deteminants.

Language: pt