PREVALÊNCIA E CARACTERÍSTICAS SOCIODEMOGRÁFICAS DA TUBERCULOSE NO ESTADO DO PARÁ (BRASIL)

This study aimed to analyze the sociodemographic characteristics of tuberculosis (TB) in the state of Pará between 2019 and 2023. The clinical forms, diagnostic methods, associated comorbidities, gender, ethnicity, age group, and education level of reported cases were investigated. Secondary data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (Sinan) of the Ministry of Health were used. During the analyzed period, 27,728 TB cases were recorded, with an incidence of 34.1 per 10,000 inhabitants. There was a predominance of cases in males (67.9%), in the age group 20 to 39 years (47.4%), and in individuals of mixed race (75.2%). The most common clinical form was pulmonary, representing 89.4% of cases. Most patients were cured (59.5%); however, 26.3% abandoned treatment. Laboratory confirmation occurred in 66.2% of cases, although many did not undergo specific tests. Comorbidities such as alcoholism, diabetes mellitus, and HIV were identified as significant risk factors. It was concluded that tuberculosis continues to disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, especially young men, individuals with low education, and mixed race. The findings highlight the need for an integrated and multifaceted approach to combat TB in Pará, considering sociodemographic factors and associated comorbidities.