Retrospective of Dengue epidemics in Ribeirão Preto, 2011-2015

Introduction: Dengue is one of the major public health problems in the world. It is estimated that the disease reaches around 50 to 80 million people a year, distributed in over 100 countries around the globe. The transmission of the disease was first observed in the state of São Paulo in 1987, in a rural village called Ribeirão do Valle.During the summer of 1990, an epidemic of major proportions was recorded, which started in Ribeirão Preto and quickly spread to neighboring municipalities. Objective: To analyze the incidence of dengue epidemics in Ribeirão Preto. Methodology: A descriptive study of the epidemic years in Ribeirão Preto was conducted: 2011 – 2015, according to the information collected in the Health Department of the city of Ribeirão Preto. Conclusion: The totalized numbers of the dengue epidemic in Ribeirão Preto are: 2011 – 23,384; 2012 – 317; 2013 – 13,179; 2014 - 400 e 2015 - 4,949 The high dengue rates show that the control programs have shown to be ineffective. There is a search for the solution through control programs in different means of information and vector eradication. From a more empirical analysis, it is common to witness a series of poor habits of the population, among other inadequate management, as well as disrespect for the current environmental standards The future medicine professional has an important role in controlling dengue. The socio-educational vision of the student body regarding the control of Dengue is small, requiring the integration of theory and practical action with social reality.