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[ACTIVE] [HEALTH] [BR] [PT]

Brazil health crisis: rising obesity and diabetes trends

38 clusters · 156 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil obesity cases monitored by SUS triple in ten years

Diabetes and obesity continue to drive Brazil’s public health challenges. A study in The Lancet reveals that adult obesity has more than tripled over three decades, rising from 7.8% in 1990 to 27.7% in 2023. Experts attr

[ACTIVE] [CRIME] [BR] [AR] [DE]

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

191 clusters · 721 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil initiatives expand support for women facing violence

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation faces a surge in gender-based violence. In 2025, Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides, a figure that has remained a record high for four consecutive y

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