Servicios Personalizados
Revista
Articulo
Inglés (pdf)
Articulo en XML
Referencias del artículo
Traducción automática
Enviar articulo por emailIndicadores
Citado por SciELO
Links relacionados
Similares en
SciELO
Compartir
Permalink
Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde
versión impresa ISSN 1679-4974versión On-line ISSN 2337-9622
Resumen
MALTA, Deborah Carvalho y GRUPO TECNICO DE MONITORAMENTO DO PLANO DE DCNT et al. Progress with the Strategic Action Plan for Tackling Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in Brazil, 2011-2015. Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde [online]. 2016, vol.25, n.2, pp.373-390. ISSN 1679-4974. http://dx.doi.org/10.5123/S1679-49742016000200016.
OBJECTIVE:
to describe the actions undertaken by the Strategic Action Plan for Tackling Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Brazil, from 2011 to 2015.
METHODS:
the actions were identified through sectorial and interministerial meetings, annual forums, as well as document reviews of publications and laws on government websites.
RESULTS:
the actions found were: national surveys and monitoring of mortality and risk factor reduction targets; encouragement of physical activity, adequate nutrition and health promotion through the creation of the Health Gym Program (Programa Academia da Saúde); the publication of legislation on tobacco-free environments; free of charge drugs for hypertension, diabetes, and asthma; organization of the emergency service network for cardiovascular diseases; and expanding access to diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients.
CONCLUSION:
we found progress regarding surveillance, health promotion and comprehensive care; in general, the goals of the Plan are being met.
Palabras clave : Epidemiological Surveillance; Chronic Disease; Risk Factors; Public Policies; Monitoring.
