Table 4 Incidence rates of syphilis in pregnant women, congenital syphilis, and distribution of penicillin in Brazil, between 2016 and 2019. Data source: *SINAN/MoH, **SISMAT/MoH
Year | Born Alive | Incidence rates of syphilis in pregnant women* | Incidence rate of congenital syphilis* | Ratio (relation between syphilis in pregnant women and congenital syphilis) | Acquired syphilis detection rate per 100,000 inhabitants | Benzathine Penicillin Distribution** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 2,979,259 | 12·8 | 7·1 | 55·54% | 44·5 | 1,557,000 |
2017 | 2,857,800 | 17·4 | 8·7 | 50·07% | 59·0 | 648,800 |
2018 | 2,923,535 | 21·4 | 9·0 | 41·88% | 75·4 | 1,279,800 |
2019 | 2,944,932 | 20·8 | 8·2 | 39·48% | 72·8 | 1,965,550 |