Spatial and temporal patterns and factors associated with mortality from Chagas’ disease: an ecological study, Ceará, 2002-2022

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Ecological study reveals increased mortality in regions of Ceará, indicating links to income inequality and development.

Chagas' disease mortality rates increased significantly in certain regions of Ceará, particularly in Litoral Leste and Sertão Central.
A total of 1,041 deaths were reported, equating to an average mortality rate of 0.57 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants.
Spatial models indicated strong correlations between mortality rates and factors like income inequality and human development.
The findings illustrate regional disparities, with areas of high mortality clustered together, requiring targeted interventions.

Damasceno et al. (2025) studied this question.

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