PMID: 22569699May 10, 2012Paper

Research on chronic noncommunicable diseases in Brazil: meeting the challenges of epidemiologic transition

Revista Panamericana De Salud Pública = Pan American Journal of Public Health
Erly Catarina MouraReinaldo Guimarães

Abstract

In Brazil, chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCDs) are the leading cause of death and a major contributor to the national disease burden. This article describes CNCD research funded by the Ministry of Health Department of Science and Technology (DECIT) to support the production and dissemination of scientific evidence for the national health system, in accordance with the National Agenda of Priorities in Health Research, and within the context of Brazil's epidemiologic transition. Data were obtained from Ministry of Health database management systems. CNCD-related projects financed by DECIT from 2002 to 2009 were analyzed by research theme (cancer, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, CNCDs in general, and CNCD risk factors) and geographic region. In terms of funding and number of projects, the most-supported research theme was cancer, and the most-supported region was the Southeast. Project type varied widely, ranging from basic scientific studies to highly technological research and development. Results obtained included epidemiologic profiles and surveillance, cost, and quality-of-life data.

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May 18, 2017·Revista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology·Luisa Sorio Flor, Monica Rodrigues Campos
Nov 18, 2016·International Journal for Equity in Health·Célia Landmann SzwarcwaldDalia Elena Romero Montilla

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