COVID-19 pandemic evolution in the Brazilian Indigenous population
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2021-03-29
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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several neglected populations such as the Indigenous peoples, which have
suffered a high impact from the pandemic.
Objectives To analyze the impact on the health and disease process according to the COVID-19 evolution in the Brazilian
Indigenous population.
Methods Data was collected from press releases by the Health Ministry and a descriptive analysis of the numbers of Indigenous
individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil was carried out.
Results In February 2021, there were 41,855 confirmed cases of Indigenous individuals infected by the SARS-CoV-2, including
4,387 active cases, 36,809 recovered cases, and 549 deaths. The Brazilian Indigenous population is distributed in over 300 ethnic
groups and, due to the high number of deaths by the COVID-19, many of these groups are endangered. The elderly are the most
affected age group, and they play a fundamental role among the Indigenous population for transmitting their customs mainly
orally. Indigenous populations do not have proper access to transport to specialized health centers, since many areas are
inaccessible and other cases require air or river transportation, which many times results in late assistance. When managing
the COVID-19, it is important to emphasize the need for social isolation to prevent the virus from spreading among the
Indigenous groups, mainly due to their contact with other ethnic groups represented by missionaries, hunters, and wood
explorers, among others.
Conclusion The adoption of practices that can reduce the virus transmission among the Indigenous population and provide them
with better access to treatment, mainly for the elderly, must be prioritized in Brazil.
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Brazil, Health of Indigenous Peoples, COVID-19, Indians, South American
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Brasil, Saúde de Populações Indígenas, Índios Sul-Americanos, Infecções por Coronavirus
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MENDES, M. F. et al. COVID-19 pandemic evolution in the Brazilian Indigenous population.J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 29 mar. 2021. Disponível em: http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s40615-021-01031-6. Acesso em: 7 jun. 2021
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2197-3792, 2196-8837
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10.1007/s40615-021-01031-6