Background and Objectives: this research is needed because when compared with the men the woman is more susceptible to food insecurity, as a consequence of the precarious access to income. Regarding the relevance of nutrition, socio-economic conditions and the access to health care, this research will contribute in quality of life, considering that the food insecurity could decline the welfare and cause uncerta...
Backgound and Objectives: The epidemiology of Brazil has been changing the effect of urbanization and changes in lifestyle. Analyze the results of research as VIGITEL - Surveillance of Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases telephone interviews can contribute to the planning of actions in specific health. Objective: describe the protective factors related chronic diseases in the elderly using data pro...
Rationale and Objectives: The Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) was established as a policy for the general population. Knowledge of the user profile is crucial for your organization. Thus, the aim of this study was to outline the social profile of SUS users in Primary Health Care in the city of Santa Maria/RS. Methods: Descriptive study, carried out in a Family Health Strategy (FHS) unit and a Basic Health...