Co-occurrence of Malaria and Chagas Disease in the Amazon
A study analyzed 652 municipalities in the region between 2015 and 2019, identifying environmental and socioeconomic factors associated with the simultaneous occurrence of these diseases.
The authors point to the expansion of areas with medium and high risk of incidence, especially in Pará, Amazonas, Acre, and Amapá. The evidence reinforces the importance of integrated surveillance and control strategies that take into account environmental changes, deforestation, and local ways of life.