OBJECTIVE To analyze cervical and breast cancer mortality in Brazil according to socioeconomic and welfare indicators. METHODS Data on breast and cervical cancer mortality covering a 30-year period (1980-2010) were analyzed. The data were obtained from the National Mortality Database, population data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics database, and socioeconomic and welfar...

This paper presents the result of analysis data gathered from 20 Role Models (RM) case studies regarding their successful heritage-led rural regeneration models. For study and comparison narratives these two tools were used: Community Capitals Framework, which studied transference capitals in each process identification six Systemic Innovation Areas that allow this capital transference. A multi...

Do representatives of member states in Geneva and officials based capitals agree on priorities for cooperation the World Trade Organization? Exploiting an original survey trade policy officials, we find that respondents representing their countries often accord substantially different to institutional reform issues than capitals. We hypothesize this ‘Geneva effect’ reflects bureaucratic capacit...

Abstract Historic preservation should be integrated into the broader framework of urban development. This makes through local comprehensive planning a good option. However, few plans have demonstrated content or quality needed to preserve make effective use historic resources. study uses analysis evaluate extent which US state capitals plans. Multiple regression is then used analyze variables t...

The aim of this study was to describe cervical cancer mortality trends in Brazil for the period 1981-2006. Cervical cancer mortality was corrected on the basis of proportional redistribution of the deaths from "malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified". Time trends were evaluated by means of simple linear regression. After correction, cervical cancer ranked second among the leading causes...

Intellectual capital is said to be a source of competitive advantage and there is evidence that business success can be partly explained by its intellectual capital. It is argued that the main dimensions of social capital of relevance to intellectual capital are structural, cognitive, and relational capitals because these, among other things, foster the exchange of knowledge and resources among...

OBJECTIVE To verify the frequency of positive Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) among drivers and to examine associated factors in a cross-sectional study of Brazilian state capitals. METHODS 3,398 drivers were approached on highways crossing all 27 Brazilian capitals from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Fridays and Saturdays). They were breathalyzed and data on their driving characteristics and alcohol ...