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Wilson Grassi proposes free Mounjaro and Botox via SUS
Brazilian presidential candidate Wilson Grassi, representing the Democrata party, has introduced several controversial health proposals. Grassi aims to include tirzepatide—the active ingredient in the weight-loss and diabetes medication Mounjaro—in the list of drugs provided free of charge through the Unified Health System (SUS).
Additionally, Grassi proposed the 'Meu Botox, Minha Vida' (My Botox, My Life) initiative. This program would offer free botulinum toxin applications to low-income women to improve self-esteem. He suggested that these aesthetic procedures could be financed through taxes on cosmetic products or by reducing public funds allocated to political campaigns.
Grassi also promoted a 'Health 3.0' concept, which emphasizes disease prevention through healthy eating, physical activity, and reduced consumption of alcohol and ultra-processed foods. He argued that strengthening preventive policies would eventually reduce the need for hospital expansions.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Wilson Grassi proposes including tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in the SUS free medication list. diariosulmaranhense.com.br · ndmais.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grassi advocates for 'Health 3.0', focusing on disease prevention through diet and exercise to reduce hospital needs. diariosulmaranhense.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Botox procedures could be funded by taxes on cosmetics or by reducing public funding for political campaigns. atarde.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The candidate proposes the 'Meu Botox, Minha Vida' program to provide free botulinum toxin applications for low-income women. atarde.com.br · ndmais.com.br