Objective: To analyze changes in the lifestyles of Brazilian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out with adolescents who participated in the “Covid Adolescentes - Behavior Survey”. The indicators related to lifestyles before and during the pandemic were evaluated: consumption of healthy and unhealthy foods, physical activity and sedentary behavior, smoking and consu...
Objective. To analyze the frequency of sadness, nervousness, and sleep disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, identifying the most affected demographic segments. Methods. It is a cross-sectional study, with a questionnaire applied via the web to adults and the elderly, collecting information on living conditions, health and health behaviors. Prevalence and prevalence ratios were adjusted for age and ...
Objective. To describe the changes in lifestyles, regarding to the consumption of tobacco and alcohol, food intake and physical activity, in the period of social restriction resulting from the pandemic of the disease by the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Methods. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Brazil with data from the virtual health survey ConVid (Behavior Survey). Changes in lifestyles were analyz...
Objective: To describe the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projections for the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil and its states, present their accuracy and discuss their implications. Methods: We describe projections from May to August, 2020 for Brazil and selected states, comparing them with the ensuing reported number of cumulative deaths. Results: The pandemic is projected to cause 182,809 deaths by De...
Objective: to analyze the temporal trend of the prevalence of alcohol abuse in adults in Brazilian capitals, between 2006 and 2019. Methods: time series study, based on data from the Risk and Protection Factors for Chronic Diseases Surveillance System by Telephone Survey (Vigitel), between 2006 and 2019. The population consisted of adults (≥ 18 years old) residing in Brazilian capitals with landlines. The trend...
Objective: Compare lifestyle changes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the presence or absence of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Brazilian adults. Methods: Cross-sectional study, using data from the ConVid survey, between April and May 2020. Variables were evaluated: lifestyle and presence of one or mor NCDs (diabetes, hypertension, respiratory disease, heart disease and cancer)....
Objetivo: Descrever as projeções do IHME para a COVID-19 no Brasil e seus estados e discutir acurácia e implicações em diferentes cenários. Métodos: Descrevemos e estimamos a acurácia das previsões para o Brasil, comparando-as com as mortes cumulativas observadas. Resultados: A projeção prevê 192.511 mortes causadas pela pandemia até 1 de dezembro de 2020. O relaxamento continuado do isolamento físico obrigatór...
O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a tendência da mortalidade na população de 5 a 69 anos, residente na região Sudeste e Unidades Federadas (UF), utilizando-se a “Lista Brasileira de Causas de Mortes Evitáveis”. Estudo ecológico de séries temporais da taxa de mortalidade padronizada por causas evitáveis e não evitáveis, com correções para as causas mal definidas e o sub-registro de óbitos informados, no período...
Objetivo: estimar a prevalência das métricas de saúde cardiovascular ideal em nível populacional, segundo sexo, idade, escolaridade e região de moradia. Método: estudo transversal que utilizou dados de 41.134 participantes do Sistema de Vigilância de Fatores de Risco e Proteção para Doenças Crônicas por Inquérito Telefônico. A avaliação da saúde cardiovascular ideal considerou quatro fatores comportamentais: nã...
This study sought to estimate the hidden prevalence of leprosy in the Diamantina micro-region, using the methodology proposed by the Pan-American and World Health Organizations. The clinical and epidemiological characteristics were collected from the Notifiable Diseases Information System between 2006 and 2010. Ninety-one cases of leprosy were reported - mean detection rate of 11.1/100,000 inhabitants. There wa...