Anvisa authorization for electronic prescriptions of controlled substances: implications for equity in access to pain management in Brazil
💊 In the latest issue of Perspectiva em CSP, I discussed how the bureaucracy involved in obtaining special prescriptions can hinder access for patients living with moderate or severe pain, especially in remote regions of the country. Although opioids are essential medications in many clinical contexts, they still face regulatory barriers, structural limitations, and uncertainty […]
Are foods of the Brazilian “staple food basket” safe for consumption?
☕ Do you know what might be in your everyday foods? An article by CSP analyzed pesticide residues in essential items from Brazil’s Basic Food Basket, such as rice, beans, coffee, and flour. The results show that more than half of the samples contained detectable residues, all within legal limits. The authors warn, however, that […]
Opening the review: perceptions and challenges of Open Science at CSP
A groundbreaking survey of 1,280 CSP collaborators reveals how the scientific community perceives open peer review (OPR), a model that proposes making the identities of authors and reviewers public, as well as the reviews themselves. The results show a scenario of caution and division: 23.1% support the complete disclosure of identities, while 24.2% oppose it. […]
Classification and characterization of exposure among artisanal fishers to the oil spill in Pernambuco, Brazil
A study published in Cadernos de Saúde Pública analyzed the exposure of artisanal fishermen and fisherwomen in Pernambuco to oil during the 2019 environmental disaster on the northeastern coast. The study, released by our partner Agência Bori, identified three levels of exposure: low, medium, and high, both during fishing activities and while cleaning beaches, reefs, […]
Recovery-oriented practices as a pathway toward advancing mental healthcare in Brazil
The concept of recovery recognizes that it is possible to live a purposeful life and participate in society, regardless of whether symptoms have completely subsided, and that care should be centered on the individual, their values, and their autonomy. The latest issue of Perspectivas de CSP discusses how this approach aligns with the principles of […]
CSP maintains A1 rating in CAPES Qualis!
📢 CSP maintains A1 rating in CAPES Qualis! The journal Cadernos de Saúde Pública remains at the highest level of CAPES evaluation, reaffirming its centrality in the field of Public Health. This Qualis evaluation brings important innovations beyond traditional bibliometric indices and considered criteria such as the relevance of scientific production, the journal’s centrality in […]
The development of gender identity and the construction of self among transgender women during youth
📖 A study published in CSP analyzes, based on the memories and perceptions of trans women and transvestites in Bahia, how family, school, religion, and territory intersect with the processes of identity recognition and body construction. The accounts show that these trajectories are marked by constant negotiations between social norms, experiences of pathologization, and strategies […]
Regional inequalities in Brazil and new approaches to measuring population aging
👵🏽👴🏻 How can we measure population aging beyond chronological age? New research published in Cadernos de Saúde Pública used handgrip strength to estimate the so-called “relative age” of the Brazilian population and revealed regional inequalities in the aging process. 📊 The results show that residents of the North and Northeast regions experience faster functional aging […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On this April 19, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we reaffirm the importance of recognizing the diversity, resilience, and rights of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples continue to face profound social, health, and territorial inequalities, which manifest as historical challenges in accessing healthcare, food security, and the guarantee of fundamental rights. At the same time, their histories reveal […]
International Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, we reaffirm a fundamental commitment: we want women and girls to be alive, healthy, and respected. ✊🏽 💜 At Cadernos de Saúde Pública, this commitment is also reflected in the way the journal is structured: we have three editors-in-chief, as well as an editorial board and technical staff composed primarily […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
👩🏽🔬 On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), we revisit articles and editorials from CSP that help shed light on these inequalities and point the way toward transforming them. Promoting a more pluralistic, diverse, and inclusive science is an ongoing commitment. Over the course of its four decades, Cadernos de […]
World Health Day
🩺 On World Health Day, April 7, it is impossible to discuss health without considering the challenges, advances, and controversies facing health systems in Brazil and Latin America. 📖 Throughout its history, Cadernos de Saúde Pública (CSP) has closely followed these transformations. In its pages, health emerges as a dynamic field, marked by inequalities, political […]