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Health conditions and health-policy innovations in Brazil: the way forward.

Authors :
Victora, Cesar G.
Barreto, Mauricio L.
do Carmo Leal, Maria
Monteiro, Carlos A.
Schmidt, Maria Ines
Paim, jairnilson
Bastos, Francisco I.
Almeida, Celia
Bahio, Ligia
Travassos, Claudia
Reichenheim, Michael
Barros, Fernando C.
Source :
Lancet. 6/11/2011, Vol. 377 Issue 9782, p2042-2053. 12p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article examines health conditions and health-policy innovations in Brazil. It states that Brazil is undergoing rapid economic, social, and environmental change, however there are still socioeconomic and regional disparities in the country. It adds that new health problems has emerged due to urbanization, social, and environmental condition and public health administration caused conflict. It concludes that measures must be implemented to ensure the right to health of Brazilians.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
377
Issue :
9782
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
61354424
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(11)60055-X