The SARS-Cov2 pandemic has caused the world to reflect on the importance of the relationship between countries regarding the discussion of public health problems. Chronic-degenerative diseases are universal, and countries need to act together to better face the problems. This health promotion was highlighted at the first international conference held in 1986 in Ottawa, aimed at improving the population’s health. The so-called social determinants (SD)1 included education, housing, food, income, a stable ecosystem, sustainable resources, social justice, equity and peace. […]

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the main causes of death in women and men in Brazil. Since 1980, there has been a significant reduction in mortality from these diseases. From 1980 to 2012, the smallest reduction was 31% for ischemic heart diseases (IHD) in men, and the largest reduction was 54% for cerebrovascular diseases (CBVD) in women. Despite an important reduction in mortality due to IHD, the reduction in mortality due to CBVD was the one that most contributed to the […]