Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop; 51 (3), 2018
Publication year: 2018
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Human leptospirosis (HL) in the Federal District (DF), Brazil, is endemic and requires studies to characterize the socio-epidemiological profile of the vulnerable population. METHODS:
Seventy-nine autochthonous cases of HL between 2011-2015 were analyzed based on the databases of the Epidemiological and Environmental Health Surveillance Department, DF. RESULTS:
The male population aged 31-45 years represented 86% of the leptospirosis cases; most belonged to the social classes D and E. CONCLUSIONS:
In the DF, preventive measures should be concentrated on economically active male adults of social classes C, D, and E with the aim of promoting health.