Spatial and temporal distribution of neglected tropical diseases: overlap analysis, Piauí, 2013-2022 | Synapse
March 13, 2026Open Access
Spatial and temporal distribution of neglected tropical diseases: overlap analysis, Piauí, 2013-2022
Key Points
This research aims to analyze the spatial and temporal distribution of neglected tropical diseases, particularly leprosy and tuberculosis, in Piauí over a designated period.
Conducted an overlap analysis of disease occurrences.
Examined health regions within Piauí from 2013 to 2022.
Identified patterns and trends in disease distribution.
Significant variations in the occurrence of leprosy and tuberculosis across health regions.
Observed an increasing trend for leprosy and tuberculosis over the study period.
Differentiated patterns of disease occurrence highlight regional health concerns.
Abstract
Differentiated patterns of occurrence were observed, especially for leprosy and tuberculosis, as were significant variations between health regions, and an increasing trend for two diseases.