Evolution of the health sector and tuberculosis control in Brazil / Evolución del sector de la salud y control de la tuberculosis en Brasil
Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública (OPS) = Pan American Journal of Public Health (PAHO);9(5): 306-10, mayo 2001.
Monography
in English
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ABSTRACT
Objetive. To summarize the epidemiological situation of tuberculosis (TB) in Brazil, especially as it relates to the evolution of the health sector in recent decades, the process of health sector reform, and current proposals of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Methods. A review was conducted of data from the Ministry of Health of Brazil on tuberculosis in the country over the last 20 years, as well as of the history of changes in the health sector. Results. There have been major changes in the epidemiological situation of TB and in the structure of the health system in Brazil. Conclusions. the overall prospects are promising for Brazil's National Plan for Tuberculosis Control
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Neglected Diseases
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Tuberculosis
Database:
PAHO
Main subject:
Social Security
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Tuberculosis
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Health Care Reform
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública (OPS) = Pan American Journal of Public Health (PAHO)
Year:
2001
Document type:
Monography
