Influence of the food environment and regulatorymeasures on the consumption of ultra-processed foods by adolescents: a multilevel analysis of Brazilian state capitals based on the National Survey of School Health, 2019
Students attending schools with policies regulating the sale of food and beverages consume fewer ultra-processed foods. Analyzing data from more than 81,000 students in Brazilian state capitals, the study shows that regulatory coverage was associated with a lower consumption score for these products. On the other hand, greater availability of ultra-processed foods in school cafeterias […]
The internet as a source of health information: results of a household survey in Brazilian municipalities in the South and Central-West regions
🔎 Do you often search for symptoms or medications online? A new CSP article investigates how adults in the South and Midwest regions of Brazil search for health information online and what difficulties they face in this process. Among the 1,181 participants, 92.3% had internet access, and of those, 77.1% used it to search for […]
Intersection of race/skin color and sex in intentional self-inflicted injury rates among Brazilian people (2014-2023)
Intentional self-harm has risen alarmingly among young Brazilians over the past decade. 📊 A study analyzed national data from 2014 to 2023 and shows that rates among people aged 18 to 30 increased by 638% in Brazil, with even higher growth in some regions, reaching 969% in the Midwest. The results reveal striking inequalities: women […]
Maternity in adolescence in Brazil: high fertility rates and stark inequalities across municipalities and regions
🤰 Teenage Pregnancy in Brazil: Where Are the Greatest Inequalities? A study published in Cadernos de Saúde Pública and reported by *Outra Saúde* analyzed adolescent fertility rates in more than 5,500 Brazilian municipalities between 2020 and 2022 and examined their relationship with social deprivation, population size, and geographic region. The results reveal that the highest […]
Sexual abuse and substance use before or during sex among transgender women in Brazil
⚠️ More than half of the transgender women and transvestites participating in a national study reported having suffered sexual abuse or attempted abuse throughout their lives. A new article published in CSP analyzed data from the TransOdara study, conducted between 2019 and 2021 in five Brazilian capitals, with more than a thousand transgender women and […]
Unmet need for contraception in the racialized population in Colombia: analysis of the results of the 2015 National Demographic and Health Survey
📊 A study published in CSP analyzed data from the Colombian National Demographic and Health Survey and identified that factors such as region of residence, education, income, occupation, age, and marital status directly influence a woman’s risk of having unmet contraceptive needs. The results show that unmet needs affect approximately 9.5% of the women surveyed, […]
The continuum of violence in Central America, Mexico, and the United States and the mental health of unaccompanied migrant adolescents: an exploratory study of Mexico municipalities and San Francisco
🌎 A study examines the experiences of unaccompanied Central American children and adolescents who migrated along the Mexico–United States route, revealing a continuum of violence from their place of origin to their final destination. Based on interviews with 20 young migrants and 14 key informants, the findings show that many leave their countries to escape […]
Graduate studies in Collective Health in Brazil: trajectories, evaluation, and challenges
In the latest issue of *Perspectivas de CSP*, the authors highlight the strategic role of graduate programs in Public Health in strengthening the SUS. It is in this space that research intersects with the public health system and scientific knowledge translates into concrete improvements in patient care. In 2025, the field reached a historic milestone: […]
The interaction between children and the environment: an agenda for health
🌱 Children and the Environment In the latest issue of CSP Perspectives, the authors reflect on how the destructive way in which capital reorganizes our relationship with nature directly impacts children and adolescents, especially those in more vulnerable contexts. According to a UNICEF report (2022), 40 million girls and boys in Brazil are exposed to […]
The first articles of 2026 are now available on the Cadernos de Saúde Pública website
📚The first articles of 2026 are now available on the Cadernos de Saúde Pública website. As announced in the December editorial, the journal will adopt a continuous publication model in a single annual volume, increasing the speed of communication of scientific results. The inaugural publications of the year address topics such as vaccine hesitancy, leprosy, […]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination For decades, *Cadernos de Saúde Pública* has published studies showing that racial inequalities in Brazil are not isolated incidents. They permeate childhood, education, employment, and income, and are consistently reflected in living conditions, health outcomes, and access to healthcare. On March 21, you can check out some […]
Relationship between stressful events and inflammatory markers in young adults from the 1993 Pelotas (Brazil) birth cohort
🧠 Chronic stress is linked to various diseases, but its biological effects still need to be better understood. This study examined the relationship between stressful events and inflammatory markers at ages 18 and 22 among participants in the Pelotas Birth Cohort (1993). The analyses showed that the effects of stress on inflammation vary according to […]