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Saúde, ciência e desenvolvimento: a emergência da leishmaniose tegumentar americana como desafio médico-sanitário no Amazonas / Health, science and development: the emergence of American cutaneous leishmaniasis as a medical and public health challenge in Amazonas state, Brazil
Peixoto, Cláudio de Oliveira.
  • Peixoto, Cláudio de Oliveira; Fiocruz. Instituto Leônidas e Maria Deane. Manaus. BR
Hist. ciênc. saúde-Manguinhos ; 27(3): 741-761, set. 2020. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1134073
RESUMO
Resumo O artigo faz análise histórica da emergência da leishmaniose tegumentar americana como objeto do conhecimento e desafio médico-sanitário no Amazonas desde a década de 1970. Fornece visão geral dessa época, as medidas sanitárias e os estudos científicos realizados no contexto de implantação dos principais projetos de desenvolvimento regionais executados em nome da política de integração nacional do governo federal. Utiliza como metodologia a análise documental de leis, produção científica, relatórios de pesquisa, boletins epidemiológicos e jornais. Os resultados da pesquisa mostram que a doença surgiu no Amazonas associando o grande problema de saúde com mudanças político-econômicas e alterações socioambientais.
ABSTRACT
Abstract The history of the emergence of American cutaneous leishmaniasis in the Brazilian state of Amazonas since the 1970s is analyzed as an object of knowledge and a medical and public health challenge. An overview of the period is provided, including the public health measures and scientific studies undertaken in the context of the execution of large-scale regional developments pursued in the name of national integration by the federal government. The methodology uses documental analysis of laws, the scientific literature, research reports, epidemiological bulletins, and newspapers. The results show that American cutaneous leishmaniasis emerged as a major health problem in Amazonas in close association with the political, economic, and socioenvironmental changes seen in the period.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Public Health / Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Conservation of Natural Resources / Leishmania Limits: Animals / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Portuguese Journal: Hist. ciênc. saúde-Manguinhos Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Fiocruz/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Public Health / Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Conservation of Natural Resources / Leishmania Limits: Animals / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Portuguese Journal: Hist. ciênc. saúde-Manguinhos Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Fiocruz/BR