Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use in Brazil: results of the National Health Survey, 2019.

Background: In recent decades, it has been possible to observe an increase in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) usage globally for both disease prevention and health promotion purposes. we aim to estimate the prevalence of CAM use and analyze associated factors in Brazil.

Methods: Observational study with data from the 2019 National Health Survey that evaluated a sample of Brazilian adults.

Periodontal conditions in adolescents and young Brazilians and associated factors: Cross-sectional study with data from the Brazilian oral health survey, 2010.

Background: Diseases of the gingival tissues are considered a global public health problem concern. These diseases show great differences in their distribution and prevalence in the different localities investigated. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of the periodontal conditions of gingival bleeding and dental calculus in Brazilian adolescents and young people, as well as to verify the associated factors.