A5093314745- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Malaria Research and Control
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
2023-2025
Background/Objectives: Food prices are a crucial factor in food choices, especially for more vulnerable populations. To estimate the association between diet cost and quality, as measured by EAT-Lancet score, across demographic groups Brazil. Methods: Data from 2017/18 Household Budget Survey were used to calculate comprising 14 components. Scores ranged 0 (low adherence) 42 (high adherence), with emphasized components (e.g., vegetables, fruits, legumes) limited red meat, sugar, eggs)....
This paper presents an economic evaluation aimed at estimating malaria-related health care expenditures in Brazil from the perspective of public system. Comprehensive estimates costs malaria remain scarce, part because limited data. has a universal system (Sistema Único de Saúde-SUS) which all cases are diagnosed and treated. In addition, antimalarial drugs only available through SUS. We compiled comprehensive data multiple administrative sources. Expenditure indicators were calculated for...
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by protozoa of the genus Plasmodium . Despite progress in malaria control last decades, remains major public health problem, contributing to increased morbidity and mortality tropical subtropical countries. Among American countries, Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil account for 73% cases. In Brazil, majority cases concentrated Amazon region. This study estimated health-related quality life (HRQoL) losses due endemic areas Brazilian using...