[A sixteen-year epidemiological profile of a pediatric intensive care unit, Brazil].

abstract：:The mechanics, electronics and materials subsystem, one of the subsystems of the health care productive complex, encompasses different activities, usually clustered in what is called the medical, hospital and dental equipment and materials industry. This is a strategic area for health care, since it represents a conti...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Maldonado J,Gadelha CA,Costa LS,Vargas M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the consumption of ultra-processed foods in the Colombian population across sociodemographic factors. METHODS:We used data from the 2005 National Survey of the Nutritional Status in Colombia. Food consumption was assessed using a 24-hour food recall in 38,643 individuals. The food items were class...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Khandpur N,Cediel G,Obando DA,Jaime PC,Parra DC

更新日期：2020-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The susceptibility of field collected Aedes aegypti larvae was evaluated in terms of median lethal time (LT50) and final mortality, when treated with temephos, Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis as well as mixtures of these two agents. Third instar larvae were shown to be more susceptible than early and late fourt...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： de Andrande CF,Modolo M

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of a homicide prevention program. METHODS:A quasi-experimental study was performed using time series analysis of homicide incidence in the Morro das Pedras area in the city of Belo Horizonte, Southeastern Brazil, from 2002 to 2006. The number of homicides occurring in this location was...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Silveira AM,Assunção RM,Silva BA,Beato Filho CC

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This communication aimed to analyze the profile variation of disability benefits due to mental disorders. Secondary data published by Brazilian Social Security between 2008 and 2011 were evaluated. Mean annual variation rates over the period were calculated for the economically active population, as were the number in...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Silva Junior JS,Fischer FM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess a new impunity index and variables that have been found to predict variation in homicide rates in other geographical levels as predictive of state-level homicide rates in Brazil. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional ecological study. Data from the mortality information system relating to the 27 Brazi...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Nadanovsky P,Celeste RK,Wilson M,Daly M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the validity of the Portuguese version of the Clinical Dementia Rating for classifying the cognitive function among the elderly. METHODS:The Mini Mental State Examination was utilized as a screening method for cognitive deficit among a cohort of 424 elderly. All those who scored <26 points (108 e...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Montaño MB,Ramos LR

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The results of a study which identified the cost of health interventions in the management of patients with chronic renal disease are presented. MATERIAL AND METHOD:The costing method was based on a consensus technique and the instrumentation of case management through the identification of the materials ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Arredondo A,Rangel R,de Icaza E

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of confirmed cases of yellow fever whose patients were hospitalized in a general hospital for infectious diseases in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from March 11, 2017 to June 15, 2018, during a recent outbreak and factors associated with death. METHODS...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Escosteguy CC,Pereira AGL,Marques MRVE,Lima TRA,Galliez RM,Medronho RA

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To analyze the association between concentrations of air pollutants and admissions for respiratory causes in children. METHODS Ecological time series study. Daily figures for hospital admissions of children aged < 6, and daily concentrations of air pollutants (PM10, SO2, NO2, O3 and CO) were analyzed in the ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Souza JB,Reisen VA,Santos JM,Franco GC

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The evaluation of the quality of population data and coverage of death statistics for all Federal Brazilian Units by sex in 1990. METHODS:The population data came from censuses and the recorded death data from "Fundação Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística" and the Health Ministry. The population ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Paes NA,Albuquerque ME

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of adequate control of hypertension among older adults and to examine its association with predisposing and enabling factors and the need to use health services. METHODS:The analysis was carried out with 4,148 participants (≥ 50 years) from the baseline of the Brazilian Longitudina...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Firmo JOA,Mambrini JVM,Peixoto SV,Loyola Filho AI,Souza Junior PRB,Andrade FB,Lima-Costa MF

更新日期：2018-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Urinalysis is an essential component of the prenatal routine, as urinary tract infections during pregnancy may lead to preterm delivery and neonatal morbidity. The objective of the study was to analyze factors associated to the solicitation of urinalysis during pregnancy. METHODS:During 2004, 4,163 women liv...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Silveira MF,Barros AJ,Santos IS,Matijasevich A,Victora CG

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of socioeconomic status on elderly health. METHODS:The study was based on cross-sectional data from Survey on Health, Well-Being, and Aging in Latin America and the Caribbean. The sample comprised 2,143 non-institutionalized elderly aged 60 years and older living in the urban area o...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Ramos M

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the risk factors in the occurrence of oral lesions in HIV-positive adults. METHODS:A retrospective analytical-descriptive survey was conducted using the medical/dental records of 534 patients with oral lesions associated with HIV. The data were collected from five referral centers for managing HIV ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Petruzzi MN,Cherubini K,Salum FG,Figueiredo MA

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the severity of dapsone (DDS) acute intoxication - an uncommon medical event - using clinical and laboratory parameters. METHODS:Two hundred and seventy four patients with acute DDS intoxication, aged 1 month to 50 years old, were studied and classified into four age groups. Clinical evaluation ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Carrazza MZ,Carrazza FR,Oga S

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An attempt was made to identify the risks resulting from exposure to the chemicals to which workers are exposed as well as from the poor working conditions to which they are subject in a chemical and pharmaceutical factory. A descriptive study based on the "workers model"--a methodological approach developed in Italy ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Facchini LA,Weiderpass E,Tomasi E

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some specific characteristics of the aging of the Brazilian population in different areas, states and communities all over the country, have shown significant variations. Historical series of demographic and health indicators for the population in their sixties and over in Brazil, state of S. Paulo and in the municipa...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Telarolli Júnior R,Machado JC,Carvalho F

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The growing evidence on the association between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, obesity and other chronic diseases has highlighted the need to implement policy actions that go beyond programs exclusively focused on individual responsibility. In order to protect their commercial goals in Latin America, the su...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Gómez L,Jacoby E,Ibarra L,Lucumí D,Hernandez A,Parra D,Florindo A,Hallal P

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The attraction of Schistosoma mansoni miracidea by snails genetically selected for susceptibility to infection is considered. Miracidea were exposed to snails or to snail conditioned water in a specially devised three-chamber glass apparatus. Ten miracidea were used for each test and were deposited in the middle chamb...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Zanotti-Magalhães EM,Magalhães LA,de Carvalho JF

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the evolution of the Ministry of Health's spending on drugs. METHODS:The Ministry of Health's total (added) spending on drugs and its (not added) programs' were analyzed between 2002 and 2007. Actions that financed drug acquisition were obtained from the Siga Brasil system and classified according...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Vieira FS

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the therapeutic practice of allopathic physicians and to evaluate the outpatient care provided to patients in healthcare facilities. METHODS:The study was conducted in Ribeirão Preto, southeastern Brazil. World Health Organization drug use indicators were used as a methodological basis. Our sampl...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Santos Vd,Nitrini SM

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To analyze the sociocultural aspects involved in the decision-making process of vaccination in upper-class and highly educated families. METHODS A qualitative approach based on in-depth interviews with 15 couples from the city of Sao Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, falling into three categories: vaccinators, lat...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Barbieri CL,Couto MT

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of hospitalizations and to identify characteristics associated with hospital admission. METHODS:We carried out a population-based cross-sectional study of subjects of both sexes, aged 20-69 years, and who lived in the urban area of Pelotas, Southern Brazil, between 1999 and 2000. S...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Costa JS,Reis MC,Silveira Filho CV,Linhares Rda S,Piccinini F,Fantinel E

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the number of occupational accidents that occurred in a certain municipality during a specific period of time as well as the extent of sub-registration. METHODS:The study sample was comprised of 4.782 households within the municipality of Botucatu, São Paulo occupied by a total 17,219 inhabitant...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Binder MC,Cordeiro R

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective was to describe the current epidemiological status of visceral leishmaniasis in the State of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil. For that, a search for scientific production on epidemiology of visceral leishmaniasis in Pernambuco was carried out in electronic databases MEDLINE, SciELO and LILACS. Additional...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Dantas-Torres F

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the purpose of determining the prevalence of vitamin consumption, a survey was conducted in a sample of 894 private university freshmen in São Paulo. It revealed that 30.4% of the students consumed vitamin supplements within the preceding 3 months -23.1% on a regular basis and 6.0% sporadically. Vitamin C and mul...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Santos KM,Barros Filho Ade A

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between iron status at birth and growth of preterm infants. METHODS:Ninety-five premature babies (26 to 36 weeks of gestational age) born from July 2000 to May 2001 in a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Southeastern Brazil, were followed up for six months, corrected by gestational...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Sichieri R,Fonseca VM,Hoffman D,Trugo NM,Moura AS

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the access to and use of medicines for high blood pressure among the Brazilian population according to social and demographic conditions. METHODS:Analysis of data from Pesquisa Nacional Sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos (PNAUM - National Survey on Access, Use and ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Mengue SS,Bertoldi AD,Ramos LR,Farias MR,Oliveira MA,Tavares NU,Arrais PS,Luiza VL,Pizzol TD

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The emergence of moral dilemmas in health care practices, in view of the rapid demographic transition in developing countries, and skyrocketing public health care costs, is discussed. The focus is on two aspects of health care that have occupied an important place in the generation of these dilemmas. On the one hand, ...

journal_title：Revista de saude publica

authors： Guimarães R

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00