Maternal and child health services and an integrated, life-cycle approach to the prevention of non-communicable diseases
L Brumana, A Arroyo, NR Schwalbe, S Lehtimaki… - BMJ global …, 2017 - gh.bmj.com
Described as the ‘invisible epidemic’, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the world’s
leading cause of death. Most are caused by preventable factors, including poor diet, tobacco …
leading cause of death. Most are caused by preventable factors, including poor diet, tobacco …
[HTML][HTML] Violence against children in Latin America and Caribbean countries: a comprehensive review of national health sector efforts in prevention and response
Background Violence against children (VAC) remains a global problem. The health sector has
an opportunity and responsibility to be part of the multi-sector collaboration to prevent and …
an opportunity and responsibility to be part of the multi-sector collaboration to prevent and …
[HTML][HTML] Looking back and moving forward: can we accelerate progress on adolescent pregnancy in the Americas?
S Caffe, M Plesons, AV Camacho, L Brumana… - Reproductive health, 2017 - Springer
Adolescent fertility rates in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) remain unacceptably
high, especially compared to the region’s declining total fertility rates. The Region has …
high, especially compared to the region’s declining total fertility rates. The Region has …
Sugar, tobacco, and alcohol taxes to achieve the SDGs
…, S Axelrod, N Banatvala, D Bettcher, L Brumana… - The Lancet, 2018 - thelancet.com
More than a decade after the adoption of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco
Control, there is compelling evidence that raising tobacco prices substantially through …
Control, there is compelling evidence that raising tobacco prices substantially through …
Gendered influences on adolescent mental health in low-income and middle-income countries: Recommendations from an expert convening
C Kapungu, S Petroni, NB Allen, L Brumana… - The Lancet Child & …, 2018 - thelancet.com
An estimated 67 000 adolescents die each year from self-harm, and far more—an estimated
10% of all adolescents—have intentionally harmed themselves. 1 Suicide consistently ranks …
10% of all adolescents—have intentionally harmed themselves. 1 Suicide consistently ranks …
[HTML][HTML] A multi-country, cross-sectional observational study of retinopathy of prematurity in Latin America and the Caribbean
…, P Durán, J Silva, L Brumana - … Panamericana de Salud …, 2016 - SciELO Public Health
Objective To consolidate available information from the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC)
region on 1) national incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and 2) national-level …
region on 1) national incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and 2) national-level …
Epidemiology of meningococcal meningitis in Angola, 1994–2000
M Gaspar, F Leite, L Brumana, B Felix… - Epidemiology & …, 2001 - cambridge.org
We describe six meningococcal disease outbreaks that occurred in Angola during the period
1994–2000. In total, 7140 cases were documented. The age groups most affected were 15–…
1994–2000. In total, 7140 cases were documented. The age groups most affected were 15–…
[HTML][HTML] An analysis of three levels of scaled-up coverage for 28 interventions to avert stillbirths and maternal, newborn and child mortality in 27 countries in Latin …
L Arnesen, T O'Connell, L Brumana, P Durán - BMC Public Health, 2016 - Springer
Background Action to avert maternal and child mortality was propelled by the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000. The Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region has …
Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000. The Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region has …
[HTML][HTML] The how: a message for the UN high-level meeting on NCDs
…, R Beaglehole, C Blouin, R Bonita, L Brumana… - The Lancet, 2018 - thelancet.com
The WHO Independent High-Level Commission on NCDs1 made a number of solid proposals
to inform HLM negotiations. These include a call for governments to enhance regulatory …
to inform HLM negotiations. These include a call for governments to enhance regulatory …
Outbreak of poliomyelitis in Angola
M Gaspar, A Morais, L Brumana… - The Journal of infectious …, 2000 - academic.oup.com
Between January and June 1999, 1,100 suspected cases of poliomyelitis were reported in
Angola. Poliovirus types 3 and 1 were isolated. Patients' ages ranged from 2 months to 14 …
Angola. Poliovirus types 3 and 1 were isolated. Patients' ages ranged from 2 months to 14 …