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Deborah Carvalho Malta1, Taís Porto Oliveira2, Maria Aline Siqueira Santos2
1Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Escola de Enfermagem, Belo Horizonte-MG, Brasil.
Objective:
to describe the actions undertaken by the Strategic Action Plan for Tackling Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Brazil, from 2011 to 2015.
Methods:
the actions were identified through sectorial and interministerial meetings, annual forums, as well as document reviews of publications and laws on government websites.
Results:
the actions found were: national surveys and monitoring of mortality and risk factor reduction targets; encouragement of physical activity, adequate nutrition and health promotion through the creation of the Health Gym Program (Programa Academia da Saúde); the publication of legislation on tobacco-free environments; free of charge drugs for hypertension, diabetes, and asthma; organization of the emergency service network for cardiovascular diseases; and expanding access to diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients.
Conclusion:
we found progress regarding surveillance, health promotion and comprehensive care; in general, the goals of the Plan are being met.
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