Fatores de risco e perfil epidemiológico de acidentes por escorpiões nas regiões brasileiras entre os anos de 2017 e 2024

The aim of this study was to analyze the risk factors and epidemiological profile of scorpion accidents in Brazilian regions due to their high incidence in the country. Scorpions are invertebrate arthropods, belonging to the arachnid group, with the ability to produce venom that can be inoculated into other animals, including humans, and can trigger various mild clinical manifestations and even lead to death. Due to the expansion of urban areas, these animals have sought shelter in peridomiciliary spaces and can sometimes be found inside human homes and dwellings, which is one of the factors behind the increase in accidents in recent years. As well as increased urbanization, the climate can also be cited as another risk factor since the warmer seasons make it easier for these animals to reproduce. This research was carried out based on cases of scorpion accidents in Brazilian regions between 2017 and 2024, analyzing cases registered with the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS). In Brazil, cases of scorpion accidents are becoming increasingly important because of the high toxicity of these animals' venom, especially among the elderly and children, in whom its lethality rate is high. Among the risk factors contributing to the increase in scorpionism cases in Brazil, urbanization can be cited as the main reason for the growing presence of these animals. Cases of scorpionism are present throughout Brazil, with the Northeast and Southeast regions being the most prominent.. It is therefore of the utmost importance to analyze the epidemiology and factors associated with the severity of scorpion accidents in order to provide adequate assistance and reduce the morbidity of these cases. It can be concluded that, between 2017 and 2024, there was an increase in the number of reported cases throughout Brazil, especially in the Northeast and Southeast regions. This increase can be justified on the basis of risk factors, especially warmer and rainier climates, as well as increased urbanization, which causes environmental imbalance, favoring the appearance and growth of this species.