ANÁLISE TEMPORAL DA INCIDÊNCIA DE CASOS NOTIFICADOS DA DOENÇA DE CHAGAS NO BRASIL, NO PERÍODO DE 2010-2019

Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi and remains an important public health concern in Brazil, despite control measures adopted over the last few decades. The objective of this study is to carry out a temporal analysis of the incidence of reported cases of Chagas Disease in Brazil from 2010 to 2019, identifying trends and possible associated factors. Secondary data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) were used to calculate incidence rates by region and year. The statistical analysis included linear regression models to evaluate the temporal variation of notifications. The results indicate an overall reduction in notifications in the country during the period analyzed, with significant regional variations. The North region showed an increase in notifications, suggesting the need for greater surveillance and control strategies. In contrast, the Southeast and South regions maintained a stable downward trend, as a result of continued vector control measures. It is concluded that, although cases of Chagas disease are declining in much of Brazil, the disease still represents a public health challenge in some regions, especially in areas where oral transmission and vector synanthropy are on the rise.