Health in Brazil
Health in Brazil
Health in Brazil (pronunciation: /hɛlθ ɪn brəˈzɪl/) refers to the overall well-being and health care system of the Brazilian population.
Etymology
The term "Health in Brazil" is a direct translation from the Portuguese term "Saúde no Brasil". "Saúde" is derived from the Latin word "salus", meaning health, and "Brasil" is the Portuguese name for the country, named after the brazilwood tree that was once abundant along the Brazilian coast.
Overview
Health in Brazil is a complex issue due to the country's vast size, diverse population, and varying levels of development. The Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) is the public health care system in Brazil, which provides free health care services to all Brazilian citizens. However, there are also private health care providers, which offer services for a fee or through health insurance plans.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts of society.
- Healthcare in Brazil: The provision of medical services in Brazil, including both public and private sectors.
- Brazilian Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS): The publicly funded health care system in Brazil.
- Health Insurance in Brazil: Private health insurance plans available in Brazil.
- Epidemiology in Brazil: The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in Brazil, and the application of this study to control health problems.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Health in Brazil
- Wikipedia's article - Health in Brazil
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