Attitudes towards health and the health system in Brazil 2020
When it comes to healthcare provided in their country, a considerable share of Brazilian respondents has one or more points of criticism. Many of them feel that patients must pay too much in order to get proper medical treatment. There are others as well who think that the Brazilian healthcare system frequently lets patients down.
Main cause of death in Brazil
Ischemic heart diseases were the most common cause of death in Brazil in 2017. This particular illness is caused by narrowing of heart arteries which affect the supply of oxygen and blood to the heart. People suffering from it can have heart attacks. As of 2016, Ischemic heart diseases are also the leading cause of death worldwide, followed by deaths due to stroke and COPD.
Diabetes in Brazil
When it comes to diabetes, the epidemic disease is prevalent in the Brazilian society. In 2017, it was responsible for 26% of the total deaths in Brazil. In addition, the country has the fifth highest number of diabetics around the globe as of 2019. More than 50,000 children suffer from type 1 diabetes in Brazil and as of 2019, the diabetes health expenditure in Brazil amounted to over US$50 billion.
Main cause of death in Brazil
Ischemic heart diseases were the most common cause of death in Brazil in 2017. This particular illness is caused by narrowing of heart arteries which affect the supply of oxygen and blood to the heart. People suffering from it can have heart attacks. As of 2016, Ischemic heart diseases are also the leading cause of death worldwide, followed by deaths due to stroke and COPD.
Diabetes in Brazil
When it comes to diabetes, the epidemic disease is prevalent in the Brazilian society. In 2017, it was responsible for 26% of the total deaths in Brazil. In addition, the country has the fifth highest number of diabetics around the globe as of 2019. More than 50,000 children suffer from type 1 diabetes in Brazil and as of 2019, the diabetes health expenditure in Brazil amounted to over US$50 billion.
