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6/14/2017
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Web page brings together content, services and the voice of experts to support the population to change their habits in favor of a healthier life and with quality
With the aim of bringing the population closer to specialized information on health promotion, the Minister of Health, Ricardo Barros, launched on Tuesday (13) the platform Saúde Brasil (www.saude.gov.br/saudebrasil). The tool on the Internet is part of a campaign aimed at raising the awareness of the Brazilian population that promoting health
Is the best medicine for a healthy life. All the contents and services are based on four pillars: I want to stop smoking; I want to have healthy weight; I want to feed myself better; And I want to exercise.
In launching the platform, Health Minister Ricardo Barros said the tool is an environment of tips and encouragement for a healthier life, as well as bringing simple and quick information to the population. "Poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, cigarette smoking and obesity lead to illness. Some examples of the diseases acquired by these bad habits are: diabetes, hypertension, heart attack and stroke, which overwhelm the health system. Just to treat obesity, for example, the Unified Health System (SUS) spends almost half a billion reais in a year, "emphasized Barros.
CONTENT - When accessing the site, the first content that the Internet user will find is an interactive questionnaire about their health habits. After answering the questions, he receives a brief assessment of his habits and what he needs to do to become healthier. With this, the Ministry of Health will gather the profile of each user, which will allow a personalized communication, with messages suitable for each group.
The tool is dynamic and brings together content, services, and the voice of experts to support the population to change their habits in favor of a healthier life. New contents and functionalities will be incorporated periodically, and for this it counts, even with the suggestions of the population, that can use a channel specially made to manifest, narrate their stories of overcoming and show that it is possible to become healthier.
The contents merge data and information on each pillar. At the launch, the platform presents the first four videos, which give an overview of smoking, obesity, healthy eating and physical activity, gathering information and the voice of experts.
You can also view a recipe selection from regional products or calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). The site works on both desktop and mobile phones, with navigation tailored for mobile devices, ensuring the best user experience.
By Amanda Mendes, Health Agency
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