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Investigates young peoples' knowledge and the culture influence using a cross-sectional approach. Involves n=586 pupils from 11 different countries and analyzes resultant drawings using a seven point scale where the criterion was anatomical accuracy. (Contains 24 references.) (Author/YDS)

This study investigated factors associated with perinatal mortality in São Luís, Maranhão, Northeastern Brazil. Data on perinatal mortality were obtained from the BRISA birth cohort and from the Mortality Information System, including records of 5,236 births, 70 of which referred to fetal deaths and 36 to early neonatal deaths. Factors associated with mortality were investigated using a hierarchical logistic regression model, resulting in a perinatal mortality coefficient equal to 20.2 per thousand births. Mothers with low education level and without a partner were associated with an increased risk of perinatal death. Moreover, children of mothers who did not have at least six antenatal appointments and with multiple pregnancies (OR= 9.15; 95%CI:4.08–20.53) were more likely to have perinatal death. Perinatal death was also associated with the presence of congenital malformations (OR= 4.13; 95%CI:1.23–13.82), preterm birth (OR= 3.36; 95%CI:1.56–7.22), and low birth weight (OR=11.87; 95%CI:5.46–25.82). In turn, families headed by other family members (OR= 0.29; 95%CI: 0.12 – 0.67) comprised a protective factor for such condition. Thus, the results indicate an association between perinatal mortality and social vulnerability, non-compliance with the recommended number of prenatal appointments, congenital malformations, preterm birth, and low birthweight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of treatment with new complete dentures on oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction of edentulous patients attending the Prosthodontic Department in a Dental School in Brazil. Methods: A total of 70 edentulous subjects (37–86 years) treated by undergradute students at the Araçatuba Dental School, University of State of São Paulo, were accessed. A specific questionnaire for edentulous patients (EDENT) based on the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-EDENT) was applied to collect information on patient oral health-related quality of life. Questions related to the personal satisfaction of the edentulous patients with their complete dentures were also included. The patients were accessed before the treatment, and 3 months after receiving the new dentures. Results: After rehabilitation with new complete dentures, all domains of OHIP-EDENT showed significant improvements. There was also a significant improvement in patient satisfaction after placement of new complete dentures. Furthermore, it was possible to observe association between upper denture satisfaction and age. Conclusion: Conventional complete dentures may have a positive impact on oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction of edentulous patients. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

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The author discusses the religious practices that aimed to relieve suffering and health promotion. Topics include catholic concept of care to the sick in the Northeast of Brazil, "Deus Carita Est" encyclical of Pope Benedict which means the practice of care, love and charity to the social justice and health care, and philosopher Hannah Arendt call attention of the christian caritas to the social reality.