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Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of drug poisoning in children registered in the Santa Catarina Information and Toxicological Assistance Center between 2016 and 2020. Methods: This observational epidemiological study, with a historical cohort design, was carried out from reported cases of drug poisoning in children aged 0–12 years. Census sampling was used to collect data. Results: There were 4839 reported cases of drug poisoning among children in the State of Santa Catarina in the surveyed period, with an average annual incidence rate of 6 cases/1000 live births. The median age was 3 years. Most cases of poisoning occurred among girls aged 0–3 years by accidental ingestion of drugs at home. There was a predominance of signs and symptoms affecting the nervous system; only a small portion required hospitalization. Most cases were considered mild poisoning with a favorable outcome. No deaths were recorded. There was a tendency of increasing cases over time, however not significant. There is a predominance of incident cases in the Great West of the state, followed by the Midwest and Serra Catarinense regions. Conclusions: Drug poisoning in children is predominant in early childhood, mainly caused by accidental ingestion of drugs at home. These findings highlight the importance of preventive and educational measures among family members and caregivers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aimed to identify the characteristics of accidents caused by venomous animals in the west region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil. Data were collected in the information system based on its Surveillance Database of Santa Catarina (DIVE/SC), referring to the incidents recorded in the period from 2008 to 2012, on the 37 municipalities that make up the 4th Regional Health Secretary of Chapecó/SC. The largest number of reported was caused by spiders, totaling 2605 cases. The most affected age group was between 20 and 49 years, representing more than 40% of reported cases, followed by children 0-9 years. It was observed the important increase (469.43%) in the number of accidents reported during the period, especially in 2012 compared to 2011. Regarding the prevalence of accidents, we observed that one of the less populated municipalities in the region was the one with the highest frequency of accidents with venomous animals. It is noteworthy that with the need for actions aimed at preventing these problems in the area west of Santa Catarina. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to correlate the influence of abiotic factors observed in the west region of Santa Catarina State to the occurrence of accidents caused by the Lonomia obliqua caterpillar. The meteorological data were based on information from Santa Catarina State Enterprise for Agricultural Research and Rural Extension, referring to the period from 1999 to 2009 and the data about the accident incidence were provided by the 10th Regional Health Secretary of Chapecó (SC), based on its Surveillance Database. In that period occurred 260 accidents, in a region which comprises 37 municipalities. The biggest frequency was registered in the period comprised from November to May, periods which coincide with the highest temperatures that oscillated from 21°C to 34.6°C. The rain levels ranged from 138.6mm³ to 190mm³. Climatic factors interfered in the Lonomia obliqua biology, turning possible the increase of accidents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]