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Brazil’s Maternal Mortality Ratio May Be Substantially Higher Than Official Reports Because of Death Certificate Coding Errors

By MedXY 06/10/2026

A national Brazilian analysis found 3,480 maternal deaths were missed by official coding from 2010 to 2021, raising the median maternal mortality ratio from 58.2 to 67.5 per 100,000 live births.

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Emerging Threat: Active West Nile Virus Transmission in Brazil Reveals Critical Public Health Challenge

By MedXY 10/18/2025

Recent evidence confirms active West Nile virus transmission across Brazil with significant neurological impact and fatalities, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance and public health action in South America.

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Unlocking Dementia Prevention in Brazil: Impact of 14 Modifiable Risk Factors on Reduction Potential

By MedXY 08/22/2025

Nearly 60% of dementia cases in Brazil could be prevented by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, highlighting a crucial public health opportunity in a middle-income country setting.