Correlação espacial: padrão heterogêneo de mortalidade por covid-19 no Brasil

This ecological study analyzed the spatial correlation between socioeconomic and demographic indicators and deaths due to COVID-19 in Brazil. The independent variables covered population, sex, age, race, literacy, and Gini index, while the dependent variable was COVID-19 mortality. Socioeconomic and demographic data were obtained from the Continuous National Household Sample Survey, and data on COVID-19 cases and deaths were obtained from the Ministry of Health website. The analysis included the calculation of univariate and bivariate Global Moran’s Indices. The results revealed a significant spatial correlation of the independent variables with COVID-19 mortality. A moderate positive correlation stands out for literate individuals aged 20 to 59 years. Therefore, there is an association between socioeconomic factors and COVID-19 mortality, with variations between Brazilian states. This conclusion highlights the need to implement intersectoral measures to ensure universal access to health and allocate resources equitably across states.