title: [Epidemiologic aspects of snakebites in Vale do Ribeira, São Paulo, 1985-1989].
abstract: This study reports on the incidence of snakebites from January 1985 to December 1989 in Vale do Ribeira, S o Paulo, Brazil. Overall incidence ranged from 68.7 to 84.2/100,000. There were 840 snakebites during this period, with higher frequency from October to May. The highest incidence rates were observed in the districts of Jugui  and Eldorado (159.4 and 131.4/100,000, respectively). Most of the patients were male. Agricultural workers were the most heavily affected. Most of the patients received treatment within 2 hours after the bite. Morbidity was not severe and lethality was 0.2%.
authors.affiliation: Secretaria Estadual de Saúde de São Paulo, SUS, Registro, SP, 11900-000, Brasil.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Vilanova
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Jorge
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Ribeiro
vernacular_title: Aspectos epidemiológicos do acidente ofídico no Vale do Ribeira, São Paulo, 1985 a 1989.