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Early and late puerperal complications associated with the mode of delivery in a cohort in Brazil
Conclusions: Due to the risk of associated complications, cesarean sections should be performed with caution, when their benefits outweigh the risks. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 20, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Evaluation of peak expiratory flow in adolescents and its association with inhalable particulate in a Brazilian medium-sized city
Conclusion: Adverse effects were found and it suggests an association between increase in PM10 and reduced lung function.RESUMO: Introdu ção: Altas concentrações de material particulado (MP10) estão associadas com o aumento da incidência de sintomas respiratórios e a diminuição da função pulmonar. Este estudo avalia os efeitos da poluição do ar na função pulmonar de crianças e adolescentes, usando medições de pico de fluxo expiratório por determinado período, em área exposta a emissões industriais. Metodologia: Este é um estudo de painel. Os efeitos da poluição nos sintomas respiratórios e no...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 20, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Preventable deaths within Brazil’s Public Health System in a population from 5 to 69 years old, 2000 - 2013
Conclusion: The rates of preventable deaths are still high, especially for noncommunicable diseases and external causes. These causes of death are sensitive to health promotion interventions and, therefore, this study reinforces the need to remain focused on these causes of illness and death, as well as their risk factors. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 2, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Access to prescribed medicine in the Brazilian adult population
Conclusion: The results revealed significant inequity in access to medicine, emphasizing the need to strengthen the Unified Health System for the free supply of medicines in order to reduce inequalities. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 2, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Data quality of the reporting of viral hepatitis caused by work-related accidents, Brazil
Conclusions: We need to evaluate data quality periodically, in addition to train health professionals on the adequate way to completely fill out reports, because this contributes to the establishment of an efficient surveillance of communicable diseases and improves the population ’ s quality of life. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 2, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Fraction of head and neck cancer attributable to tobacco and alcohol in cities of three Brazilian regions
Conclusion: The HNC fractions attributable to smoking were more expressive than for alcohol consumption. Although with discrete distinctions bet ween them, the AFs to tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption in HNC observed in the cities of these three Brazilian regions were similar to those obtained in Latin America studies, but they were higher than in other parts in the world. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 2, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Sociodemographic, behavioral, and health factors associated with positive self-perceived health of long-lived elderly residents in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
The objective of this study was to identify the factors associated with positive self-perceived health of long-lived elderly (80+) individuals. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Florian ópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, and included 239 elderly participants from the EpiFloripa Ageing Project. We used collection instruments to verify sociodemographic and economic data, self-reported health status, falls, and lifestyle. Then, we identified factors associated with positive self-perceiv ed health using a Poisson regression adjusted for sex. We found that a positive self-reported health status was more prev...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 2, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Absenteeism due to musculoskeletal disorders in Brazilian workers: thousands days missed at work
Conclusions: High absenteeism among workers with musculoskeletal disorders, illiterate, aged from 50 to 59 years, administrative service workers, ICD-10 M51 and workers with mental disorders. It is necessary to outline public policies that contemplate the absenteeism caused by the disease, in order to reduce morbidity, as well as the socioeconomic losses. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - August 2, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Prevalence and associated factors to sleep bruxism in adolescents from Teresina, Piauí
Conclusion: SB is a frequent condition in adolescents, and the factors associated with its prevalence were: male sex, snoring and difficulty falling asleep. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 28, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Anemia and associated factors in women at reproductive age in a Brazilian Northeastern municipality
Conclusion: The prevalence of anemia is characterized as a mild public health problem and follows the world trend in developing countries. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 28, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Risk factors related to the global burden of disease in Brazil and its Federated Units, 2015
Conclusion: Dietary risks leads the RF ranking for Brazil and its Federated Units. Men are more exposed to behavioral risk factors, and women are more exposed to metabolic ones. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - June 22, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Increase in the burden of dengue in Brazil and federated units, 2000 and 2015: analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015
Conclusion: The marked increase in dengue over the years is associated with the introduction and/or circulation of one or more serotypes of the transmitter virus and an increasing proportion of patients affected by the severe form of the disease. Despite the low mortality rate of the disease in comparison between the years of study, the disease contributes to the loss of healthy years of life in Brazil as it affects a large number of people, from all age groups, causing some degree of disability during the infection and deaths, especially, in children. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - June 22, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

The Burden of disease attributable to mental and substance use disorders in Brazil: Global Burden of Disease Study, 1990 and 2015
Conclusion: Despite a low mortality rate, mental and substance use disorders are highly disabling, which indicates the need for preventive and protective actions, especially in primary health care. The generalization of estimates in all the Federated Units obtained from studies conducted mostly in the south and southeast regions probably does not reflect the reality of Brazil, indicating the need for studies in all regions of the country. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - June 22, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

HIV/AIDS Mortality in Brazil, 2000-2015: Are there reasons for concern?
Conclusion: Data regarding mortality due to HIV/AIDS in Brazil should be of concern, regardless of the method used. Differences in magnitude, relative reductions, and ranking can be attributed to methodological differences, but the GBD is broader, with a higher capacity to capture incorrectly classified data and causes of death not registered or not coded as being due to HIV/AIDS. Alternative and complementary data sources can provide important information for HIV/AIDS public policies in Brazil. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - June 22, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Burden of disease by lower respiratory tract infections in Brazil, 1990 to 2015: estimates of the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study
Conclusion: Despite the current socioeconomic difficulties, there has been a progressive reduction of the LRTIs load effect in Brazil, mostly in mortality and disability, and among children under 5 years of age. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - June 22, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research