The importance of breastfeeding in low-income and middle-income countries is well
recognised, but less consensus exists about its importance in high-income countries. In low …

Despite its established benefits, breastfeeding is no longer a norm in many communities.
Multifactorial determinants of breastfeeding need supportive measures at many levels, from …

Background Political, economic, and epidemiological changes in Brazil have affected health
and the health system. We used the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 (GBD 2016) …

Background Trend data for causes of child death are crucial to inform priorities for improving
child survival by and beyond 2015. We report child mortality by cause estimates in 2000–13 …

Linear growth failure is the most common form of undernutrition globally. With an estimated
165 million children below 5 years of age affected, stunting has been identified as a major …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the risks of severe
acute maternal complications associated with cesarean section without medical indication …

Background The rate of preterm birth has been increasing worldwide, including in Brazil.
This constitutes a significant public health challenge because of the higher levels of …

Brazil is a country of continental dimensions with widespread regional and social
inequalities. In this report, we examine the historical development and components of the …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a major health priority in Brazil—72% of
all deaths were attributable to NCDs in 2007. They are also the main source of disease …

Background In the past 15 years, Brazil has undergone notable social and public health
changes, including a large reduction in child mortality. The Bolsa Familia Programme (BFP) …