Factors associated to medicine use among children from the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort (Brazil).

Objective: To identify factors associated to medicine use among children from the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort, Brazil.

Methods: Prospective study to evaluate medicine use in children aged 3, 12 and 24 months regardless of the reasons, therapeutic indication or class. The study included 3,985 children followed up at three months of age, 3,907 at 12 months, and 3,868 at the last follow-up time of 24 months.

Medicine use from birth to age two years: the 2004 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort study.

Objective: To describe medicine use by children at three, 12 and 24 months of age.

Methods: Cross-sectional study using data from the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort (Southern Brazil), including: 3,985 children at three months, 3,907 children at 12 months, and 3,868 children at 24 months of age. The outcome investigated was use of medicine in the 15 days preceding the interview.

[Prevalence of poor self-rated mastication and associated factors in Brazilian elderly].

We estimated the prevalence of poor self-rated mastication and associated factors among Brazilian elders. The study used data from a national survey of 5,124 Brazilian elderly in 250 cities. Data collection included dental examinations and household interviews with the elderly.