Perfil epidemiológico das intoxicações agudas por medicamentos no Rio Grande do Sul de 2005 a 2019

Abstract

Objectives: To describe the profile of acute drug poisoning in Rio Grande do Sul from 2005 to 2019 reported to the Emergency Service of the Rio Grande do Sul Toxicological Information Center (CIT-RS) in the same period. Methods: This is an ecological quantitative study of a time series based on information collected from the CIT-RS annual service reports in the period from January 2005 to December 2019. The collection was carried out from August to November 2021. The data after transcribed were entered into a database for statistical analysis. Results: A total of 100,472 cases of drug intoxication were reported, with a predominance of females (64,2%). The age group most affected was 20-59 years old (46.6%) and Suicide Attempt (52,2%) was the main related circumstance. The drug agent with the most intoxication was Clonazepam (17,9%). A total of 114 deaths were found in this period. The death profile was 64% of women, with the main circumstance of death being the Suicide Attempt (83.3%). Conclusion: A high prevalence of suicide attempts reported to the CIT-RS was found, demonstrating a need for actions that address the mental health of the population exposed to these substances.