SAÚDE EM FOCO: UM ENCONTRO ENTRE OS SISTEMAS NORTE-AMERICANO E BRASILEIRO
SAÚDE EM FOCO: UM ENCONTRO ENTRE OS SISTEMAS NORTE-AMERICANO E BRASILEIRO
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.780152404119
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Palavras-chave: Sistema Único de Saúde. Saúde pública e privada. Organização Mundial de Saúde.
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Keywords: Unified Health System. Public and private health. World Health Organization.
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Abstract: Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS) is considered one of the largest and most complex public health systems in the world. This model was created in 1988 to provide free, comprehensive, and universal public health services to all Brazilian citizens, regardless of class, race, religion, or social status. In contrast, many citizens in the United States lack access to such services. This study aims to explore the different formats of access to healthcare services by comparing the American and Brazilian health systems. This study consists of a literature review conducted on the websites of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other relevant sources on the topic, as well as searches in Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria focused on articles published in Portuguese and English, complete and indexed in these databases between 2015 and 2024. The SUS is comprehensive, making it a global reference in public health. In the U.S., despite government programs like Medicare (for those over 65) and Medicaid (for individuals with limited financial resources), it is estimated that approximately 29 million people lack health insurance. It is important to note that although the country's healthcare is modern and considered among the best in the world, its high cost contributes to reduced access for the most vulnerable populations. This study invites reflection not only on the types of healthcare services available in Brazil and the U.S. but also provides an analysis of social disparities, highlighting the negative effects of lacking access to public healthcare on individuals who cannot afford essential consultations or treatments. There is an urgent need for an empathetic and supportive approach toward those who require public health services.
- Marlene Simões e Silva
- Juliana Lagreca Pacheco
- Karine Alkmim Durães
- Renata Castro Mendes
- Tatiana Gonçalves de Faria
- Iany Neres Ramalho
- Taise Vieira Barros
- Patrícia Gislene Dias
- Clarice Paraíso Ribeiro
- Leia Garcia Torres
- Vanessa Liberato Rosa do Carmo
- Roberta Kelly Mandu Rocha Rodrigues
- Juliane Guerra Golfetto