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Public health and mortality trends in Portugal and Brazil

Overview

Public health data from Portugal and Brazil indicate shifting trends in nutrition, birth rates, and mortality. In Portugal, exclusive breastfeeding rates for one-year-old children reached a record high of 46.9% in 2025, up from previous levels near 30%. Additionally, a special consumption tax on sugary drinks contributed to a 45.1% decrease in high-sugar beverages between 2017 and 2025.

Recent vital statistics show emerging concerns in both nations. In Portugal, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported a slowdown in birth rates for August 2026, with 7,267 live births recorded. While the total number of births from January to August reached 57,598—slightly higher than the same period in 2025—mortality figures are rising. September saw 8,928 deaths, an increase of 160 compared to the previous year, and infant mortality for the year stands at 195 deaths, up 14 from the previous year.

In Brazil, cardiovascular diseases remain a critical issue. Data from the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC) reveals that these diseases cause a death every 72 seconds. As of October 16, 2026, the country recorded 318,945 deaths from these conditions, averaging approximately 1,194 deaths per day. Projections suggest annual deaths could increase by 10.8% by 2030. Regional disparities persist, with Alagoas reporting the highest mortality rate.

Furthermore, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, data from Arpen-SP shows a 37% increase in births occurring outside of health units between January and August 2026, compared to the same period in 2025.

Entities

Portugal · Brazil · Instituto Nacional de Estatística · Antonio Luiz Pinho Ribeiro · Ministry of Health

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 15 SOURCES] Cardiovascular diseases caused 318,945 deaths in Brazil by October 16, 2026.
[● 15 SOURCES] One person dies from cardiovascular disease every 72 seconds in Brazil.
[● 15 SOURCES] Cardiovascular deaths are projected to increase by 10.8% by 2030 if current trends continue.
[● 15 SOURCES] The SBC launched the Cardiovascular Disease Hub in partnership with the World Heart Federation.
[● 3 SOURCES] The mortality rate for cardiovascular diseases in Brazil fell by 36% between 2000 and 2024.
[● 3 SOURCES] Alagoas has the highest mortality rate for cardiovascular diseases in Brazil.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cancer was the leading cause of death in Brazil in 2025.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pneumonia deaths in Brazil rose from 67,063 in 2020 to 100,304 in 2025.

Timeline

10 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Vital statistics show varying birth and mortality trends in Portugal and Brazil
Recent vital statistics report a decline in Portuguese births for August and a 37% rise in births occurring outside hospitals in parts of Brazil.
11 days ago

[HEALTH] 19 sources
Brazil reports high mortality rates from cardiovascular diseases
Brazil recorded 318,945 cardiovascular deaths by mid-October 2026, averaging one death every 72 seconds, according to the Brazilian Society of Cardiology.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Portugal reaches record high in exclusive breastfeeding rates
Portugal recorded a record 46.9% exclusive breastfeeding rate for infants up to six months in 2025, alongside a significant reduction in high-sugar beverages due to taxation.

Sources

98fmnatal.com.br · bahianoticias.com.br · baraoemfoco.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · cmjornal.pt · correiodobrasil.com.br · dgabc.com.br · dn.pt · drd.com.br · elimeira.com.br · gazetamt.com.br · itapevinoticias.jor.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · newslog.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · revistaviverbrasil.com.br · sapo.pt · sindimed-ba.org.br · tnh1.com.br · tribunadonorte.com.br · ubajaranoticias.com.br

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