EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF SCORPION ACCIDENTS IN SAMAMBAIA – FEDERAL DISTRICT (2021–2025)

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile and spatial distribution of scorpion stings in Samambaia, Federal District (2021–2025). Method: An observational, retrospective, and quantitative epidemiological study using data from the SINAN (National Disease Notification System) database (n=1,298) and geoprocessing via QGIS 4.0. Results: There was a continuous increase in cases, peaking in 2025 (n=427; +61.59%). The majority of victims were adults (62.25%), female (56.24%), and Black or mixed-race (65.79%); 95.53% of the incidents occurred in urban settings. The extremities were the most frequently affected areas (hands + feet = 64.79%). Most individuals received medical attention within 3 hours (70.64%), experienced mild clinical outcomes (87.13%), did not require antivenom therapy (88.14%), and no deaths were recorded. Seasonality analysis revealed peaks during warm, rainy months. Georeferencing (n=710) identified hotspots in areas associated with remaining rural tracts and precarious urban development. Conclusion: Scorpion stings in Samambaia represent a growing urban health issue influenced by socio-environmental and climatic determinants, necessitating intersectoral interventions focused on surveillance and infrastructure.