Placing a theme on the public agenda is a complex process that involves interpreting reality and consensus building. This article analyses an evaluation done by SUS managers, workers, health counselors, and users regarding included, excluded, and rev...
The objective of this study was evaluate the relative validity of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) designed for adolescents. The study involved 106 adolescents (57% girls)11 to 18 years old. The FFQ was administered in-person interviews with the ...
This paper analyzes the spatial pattern of tuberculosis in the period 2005-2008 identifying relevant socioeconomic variables for the occurrence of the disease through spatial statistical models. It is an ecological study conducted in Rio de Janeiro w...
Essay based on a conceptual-theoretical reflection on the concept of nutritional rationality and its relation with medicalization of food, aiming to point out the influence that alimentary practices suffera supposed supremacy condition which Science ...
This study aimed to describe the profile of motorcycle users and determine the prevalence of use. Also, to evaluate the reason for using a motorcycle, users’ perceived risk of traffic accident, pattern of helmet wearing and number of accidents rela...
It presents briefly the evolution of knowledge about Chagas disease since its discovery by Carlos Chagas in 1909 until mid 1940. The saga of medical Pedreira de Freitas and his growing in-volvement in research in the area led to their contributions t...
This article aims to analyze the trajectory of Emmanuel Dias (1908-1962), a researcher at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (OCI) and director of the Center for Studies and Prophylaxis of Chagas Disease (post of OCI created in 1943 in the city of Bambu&iacu...
This study discusses recent changes in the management of prison health in Brazil, in the context of the emergence of the National Policy of Comprehensive Health Care for Persons Deprived of Freedom in the prison system, and of the termination of the ...
