Sífilis adquirida na população de 50 anos ou mais: Distribuição geográfica e tendências

Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of acquired syphilis in the population ≥ 50 years old residing in Santa Catarina with, it’s geographic distribution and trends from 2013 to 2018.Methods: Exploratory ecological study, analyzing data in the virtual platform of Epidemiological Surveillance Board, concerning syphilis notifications from the population of Santa Catarina ≥50 years old, with age divided into four groups: 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70-79 years and ≥80 years.Results: the occurrence of syphilis in the said population increased from 18.2 to 112.7 cases/100.000 residents in the period. The increment was perceived in all age groups over 50 years and sexes, standing out the 50-59 age group. The highest incidences were found in the macro regions of “Grande Florianopolis” and “Planalto Norte-Nordeste”Conclusion: there was an exponential growth of the disease between 2013 - 2018, for both sexes, occurring differently according to each macro region of health. The obtained results are concerning and deserve attention from the public management.