Citation

Fonzar UJV. Acta Sci. Health Sci. 2008; 30(2): 145-154.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Brazil)

DOI

10.4025/actascihealthsci.v30i2.1900

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The goal of this study is the analysis of the spatial distribution of mortality from external causes (traffic accidents, homicides, suicides, falls, drownings and other external causes) in the city of Maringá, between 1999 and 2001. The special representation of the mortality due to external causes considered the census zones and their socioeconomic characteristics. For this, the ArcView 3.0 software program was used, as well as the propositions of the semiology of graphics for the elaboration of thematic maps. The results of this analysis showed inequalities in the mortality due to violent causes during the three years of the study, without distinction among the urban infrastructure and the social economic characteristics of the victims. Therefore, it becomes necessary that the city be reviewed as a planned managed space for a healthier life for all, with objective goals to reduce social iniquities. However, it is essential that the promotion of health add strategies for changes in the profile of mortality risks due to external causes, through the formulation of public policies.

Language: pt

Keywords

human; Brazil; homicide; suicide; drowning; Spatial analysis; cause of death; mortality; traffic accident; article; urban area; socioeconomics; geographic distribution; falling; computer program; computer graphics; Health geography; Mortality from outside causes