Spatial study of homicide rates in the state of Bahia, Brazil, 1996-2010

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Objective: To analyze the spatial distribution of homicide mortality in the state of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil. Methods: Ecological study of the 15 to 39-year old male population in the state of Bahia in the period 1996-2010. Data from the Mortality Information System, relating to homicide (X85-Y09) and population estimates from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics were used. The existence of spatial correlation, the presence of clusters and critical areas of the event studied were analyzed using Moran's I Global and Local indices. Results: A non-random spatial pattern was observed in the distribution of rates, as was the presence of three clusters, the first in the north health district, the second in the eastern region, and the third cluster included townships in the south and the far south of Bahia. Conclusions: The homicide mortality in the three different critical areas requires further studies that consider the socioeconomic, cultural and environmental characteristics in order to guide specific preventive and interventionist practices.

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de Souza, T. O., Pinto, L. W., & de Souza, E. R. (2014). Spatial study of homicide rates in the state of Bahia, Brazil, 1996-2010. Revista de Saude Publica, 48(3), 468–477. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-8910.2014048005201

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