Tuberculose em Fernandópolis, São Paulo, Brasil: uma abordagem integrada em saúde única

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a neglected disease of great importance for public health, as it affects countless people annually. Objective: To describe the socio-epidemiological profileof those affected by TB in the municipality of Fernandópolis, from 2014 to 2023. Method: This cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective, and quantitative study used secondary data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (Sinan). The variables analyzed were: year, month, age, race/color, education, type of entry, associated risk factors, clinical form, diagnosis, treatment, and evolution. Results: 159 cases of TB were reported. The profile of those affected stood out as male individuals, aged 20 to 39, with incomplete secondary education and residents of urban areas. 20 cases of TB were reported in HIV co-infected patients. The most prominent clinical form was pulmonary, and among those affected, 42.0% did not complete or abandoned treatment. The lethality coefficient was 4.4%, and the mortality rate was 2 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. Conclusions: An increase in the prevalence of TB cases was observed. Given this scenario, it is essential that the approach to the disease goes beyond the medical issue, incorporating strategies based on single health to promote health and improve the quality of life of affected population groups. This integrated view is crucial for addressing the multifaceted challenges of TB, addressing treatment and the social, economic, and environmental determinants that contribute to its spread.