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Twenty-first-century demographic and social inequalities of heat-related deaths...
Santos, Djacinto Monteiro dos; Libonati, Renata; Garcia, Beatriz N.; Geirinhas, João L.; Salvi, Barbara Bresani; Silva, Eliane Lima ePopulation exposure to heat waves (HWs) is increasing worldwide due to climate change, significantly affecting society, including public health. Despite its significant vulnerabilities and limited adaptation resources to rising temperatures, South America, particularly Brazil, lacks research on the health impacts of temperature extremes, especially on the role played by socioeconomic factors in the risk of heat...
ANÁLISE DO PADRÃO DE SEXO E FAIXA ETÁRIA DOS FALECIDOS DE CÂNCER DE ESÔFAGO NO ...
Silva, Gabriel Rodrigues Rocha; Gurgel, Helen; Sales, Luiz Belino FerreiraThe research aims to describe the temporal-spatial dynamics of deaths from esophageal cancer in the southern region of Brazil, from sex and age group, during the years 2007 to 2017, according to municipalities of residence. The research is a descriptive study, with a quantitative methodological approach. The annual temporal distribution of cases is continuous and the spatial distribution of mortality rates is c...
Dengue Surveillance System in Brazil: A Qualitative Study in the Federal District
Angelo, Marco; Ramalho, Walter Massa; Gurgel, Helen; Belle, Nayara; Pilot, EvaDengue's increasing trends raise concerns over global health and pose a challenge to the Brazilian health system, highlighting the necessity of a strong surveillance system to reduce morbidity, mortality, and the economic burden of this disease. Although the Brazilian surveillance system reports more dengue cases than any other country, recent studies suggest that non-reported cases are the majority. The aim of...