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Aspectos epidemiológicos da leishmaniose visceral canina na zona rural do semiárido paraibano e análise de técnicas de diagnóstico

Pesqui. vet. bras; 36 (7), 2016
No Brasil, a leishmaniose visceral é causada pela Leishmania infantum. É uma zoonose crônica e, frequentemente, fatal, sendo considerada um grave problema de saúde pública no mundo e reconhecida pela Organização Mundial de Saúde como uma das dezessete "Doenças Tropicais Negligenciadas". O presen...

Mastites em ruminantes no Brasil

Pesqui. vet. bras; 36 (7), 2016
A mastite é uma doença complexa e considerada uma das principais causas de perdas à indústria leiteira mundial. Objetivou-se com esta revisão compilar informações dos últimos dez anos sobre a mastite em ruminantes no Brasil. A prevalência da mastite subclínica chega a 48,64% na espécie bovina,...

Physical Activity and Lipid Profile in the ELSA- Brasil Study

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (1), 2016
Abstract Background: Regular physical activity (PA) induces desirable changes in plasma levels of high- and low-density lipoproteins (HDL and LDL, respectively) and triglycerides (TG), important risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases. However, doubts whether intensity and duration have equivalent ben...

Trends in Mortality Rate from Cardiovascular Disease in Brazil, 1980-2012

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (1), 2016
Abstract Background: Studies have questioned the downward trend in mortality from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Brazil in recent years. Objective: to analyze recent trends in mortality from ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke in the Brazilian population. Methods: Mortality and population data w...

Trends in Mortality from Cerebrovascular and Hypertensive Diseases in Brazil Between 1980 and 2012

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (1), 2016
Abstract Background: Cerebrovascular and hypertensive diseases are among the main causes of death worldwide. However, there are limited data about the trends of these diseases over the years. Objective: To evaluate the temporal trends in mortality rates and proportional mortality from cerebrovascular a...

Stunting in children under five years old is still a health problem in the Western Brazilian Amazon: a population-based study in Assis Brasil, Acre, Brazil

Abstract Despite the process of nutritional transition in Brazil, in some places, such as the Amazon region, stunting is still an important public health problem. We identified the prevalence and factors associated with stunting in children under five years old residing in the urban area of Assis Brasil....

Influência dos fatores demográficos, socioeconômicos e de estilo de vida no sobrepeso e obesidade em todas as faixas etárias

Braspen J; 31 (3), 2016
Introdução: A prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade estão relacionadas a idade, sexo, status socioeconômico envolvendo renda e escolaridade, entre outros fatores de risco relacionados à saúde, incluindo tabagismo atual e o sedentarismo. Objetivo: Este trabalho pretende revisar de forma integ...

Prevalence and factors associated with Chlamydia trachomatis infection among women with HIV in São Paulo

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors associated with Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection among women with HIV in São Paulo. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included women with HIV who were receiving care from sixteen public health services in São...

Disability due to maternal common mental disorders (CMDs) as a risk factor for chronic childhood malnutrition: cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The disability associated with maternal common mental disorders (CMDs) is among the possible explanations for the association between chronic childhood malnutrition and CMDs. CMDs may impair the mother's ability to perform her role, particularly in deprived environments...