September 25, 2025Procesos UrbanosOpen Access

Socio-spatial vulnerability and preventive management of COVID-19: A case study in a medium-sized city of São Paulo, Brazil

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57% of the population in Araraquara was assessed with very low vulnerability, highlighting significant disparities.
Preventive policies like lockdowns significantly reduced COVID-19 mortality rates, underscoring the need for timely responses.
Contrary to expectations, central areas had the highest COVID-19 case concentrations, demonstrating unusual spread patterns.
GIS techniques combined with demographic and socio-economic indicators revealed key insights into the pandemic's impact.

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Case study shows socio-spatial vulnerability patterns affect COVID-19 spread, indicating effective interventions are vital.

Ventura et al. (2025) studied this question.

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