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Prevalence of diabetes mellitus as determined by glycated hemoglobin in the Brazilian adult population, National Health Survey
Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetes was higher in females, people over 30 years of age, in populations with low educational levels, and people who were overweight and obese. The study advances in determining the diabetes situation in the country through laboratory criteria. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Evaluation of renal function in the Brazilian adult population, according to laboratory criteria from the National Health Survey
Conclusion: Results from the PNS laboratory identified a higher prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the Brazilian population than that estimated in self-reported studies, with higher GFR< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 in women, and reaching one fifth of the elderly. These tests may be useful for the purpose of identifying the disease early on and thus preventing the progression of renal damage and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Reference values for laboratory tests of cholesterol, glycosylated hemoglobin and creatinine of the Brazilian adult population
Conclusion: The establishment of national reference parameters for laboratory tests, adapted to the sociodemographic and geographic characteristics, provides relevant information for evaluation of diagnosis and treatment of chron ic diseases in Brazil. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Indicators of chronic noncommunicable diseases in women of reproductive age that are beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of Bolsa Família
Conclusion: Several NCD indicators were worse among women of childbearing age who were beneficiaries of BF. It should be emphasized that this is not a causal relationship, with BF being a marker of inequalities among women. The benefit has been directed to the population with greater health needs, and seeks to reduce inequities. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Prevalence of anemia in Brazilian adults and elderly
Conclusion: The anemia prevalence found in the study was in agreement with the literature. It must be stressed that higher anemia prevalenc e was found in disadvantaged and older population. Considering the increase of the population over 60 years of age, interventions to prevent and treat anemia among adults and elderly is imperative in the health service network. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Estimation of salt intake in the Brazilian population: results from the 2013 National Health Survey
Conclusion: The mean salt intake in the Brazilian population is approximately twice the recommended by the World Health Organization (5g/day).Given the association of high salt intake with hypertension and decreased renal function, these data indicate the need to adopt comprehensive public policies to reduce the consumption in the Brazilian population. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Laboratory exams of the National Health Survey: methodology of sampling, data collection and analysis
Conclusion: The total subsample of laboratory exams is of great value, since it allowed us to establish national reference parameters adequate to sociodemographic and geographic characteristics of the Brazilian population, providing relevant and complementary information for the analysis of the health situation of Brazil. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Use of antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications in Brazil: an analysis of socioeconomic differences. National Health Survey, 2013
Conclusion: We found a high use of medication to control hypertension and diabetes. Socioeconomic inequalities in use were not expressive, probably due to medication policies that promote greater and equitable access to medicines i n Brazil. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Social inequalities in the prevalence of indicators of active aging in the Brazilian population: National Health Survey, 2013
Conclusion: The five activities analyzed are challenging for the proposed policy of active aging, as they are marked by considerable social inequality. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

First results of laboratory analysis in the National Health Survey
(Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - October 8, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

The QualiRede intervention: improving the performance of care continuum in HIV, congenital syphilis, and hepatitis C in health regions
Conclusion: Improving the performance of the care continuum requires appropriation of performance indicators and coordination of care flows at local, regional, and state levels of management.RESUMO Introdu ção: Modelos de cuidado contínuo baseiam recentes estratégias em HIV, infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e hepatite C (HCV). Métodos: Desenvolveram-se modelos de contínuo do cuidado em HIV, HCV e sífilis congênita incluindo todas as etapas da atenção, desde a promoção e a prevençã o até o controle clínico/cura. O modelo baseou a intervenção QualiRede, desenvolvida em parceria entre universidade e...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Discrimination based on sexual orientation against MSM in Brazil: a latent class analysis
Conclusion: We observed a high proportion of discrimination against MSM in this study. The use of LCA differentiated parsimoniously classes of discrimination.RESUMO Introdu ção: A discriminação por orientação sexual (DPOS) pode influenciar a vulnerabilidade ao HIV aumentando a exposição a comportamentos sexuais de risco entre homens que fazem sexo com homens (HSH). Objetivos: Examinar dados utilizando a análise de classes latentes (ACL) para identificar grupo s de indivíduos com padrões específicos de DPOS. Métodos: Estudo transversal com entrevistados recrutados pelo processo amostral respondent driven sam...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

A portrait of risk behavior towards HIV infection among Brazilian Army conscripts by geographic regions, 2016
Conclusion: Results suggest the need to intensify prevention campaigns to disseminate safe sex practices among young people, in addition to the expansion of testing offer to this population.RESUMO Introdu ção: O conhecimento do comportamento sexual de risco entre jovens tem sido amplamente reconhecido como ferramenta-chave para controlar a propagação do HIV. Este artigo tem o objetivo de retratar o comportamento de risco dos conscritos do Exército brasileiro à infecção pelo HIV segundo as mac rorregiões brasileiras. Métodos: Foram utilizados dados de 37.282 conscritos, entre 17 e 22 anos, durante apresentação...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Access to viral hepatitis care: distribution of health services in the Northern region of Brazil
Conclusion: The availability of services can favor access to prevention, diagnosis and monitoring of cases. However, organizational peculiarities of the health system and services highlight fragilities that have repercussions on the access and entirety of viral hepatitis care.RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a distribui ção dos serviços de saúde de atenção às hepatites virais e os casos notificados de hepatites virais segundo as regiões de saúde dos estados do Norte do Brasil. Método: Trata-se de pesquisa avaliativa, descritiva e quantitativa considerando os serviços de atenção e casos notificados de hepatites vira...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Exploratory spatial analysis of HBV cases in Brazil between 2005 and 2017
Conclusion: The spatial analysis of the HBV distribution pattern in Brazil shows areas with a large concentration of cases, particularly in the North of the country and in other points distributed throughout the national territo ry. These data reinforce the urgency of intervention actions related to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B.RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o padr ão de distribuição espacial dos casos de hepatite causada pelo vírus B (HBV) e a mortalidade atribuída a esse agravo em todo o território nacional, nos anos de 2005, 2016 e 2017. Métodos : Trata-se de um estudo ecológico de análise es...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - September 27, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research