According to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Brazil advanced in reducing child mortality: between 2000 and 2023, there was a retreat from 28.1 to 12.5 deaths per thousand live births. However, there are still challenges to be faced, such as fighting diarrhea and respiratory diseases, which are today two of the main causes of children’s deaths in the country, according to guest experts from “CNN Vital Signs – Dr. Kalil Interview“From Saturday (13).
The theme of the program, commanded by Dr. Roberto Kalilit is “”. The expert visits to the Child and Adolescent Institute of the Hospital das Clínicas of the University of São Paulo School of Medicine (USP) and talks to Clovis Artur Almeida da Silva, a state-professor at the FMUSP Pediatric Department, and Werther Brunow de Carvalho, FMUSP Neonatal UCU Professor.
Throughout the interview, Carvalho points out that breastfeeding is one of the main ways to combat disease and, especially among newborns. This is because breast milk helps prevent infections and bring benefits to maternal health.
Experts also discuss negationism about vaccines, a worldwide phenomenon that has led to the resurgence of diseases such as the. According to Silva, Brazil has “one of the best national vaccination programs”, offering immunization for free. Already Carvalho reinforces that vaccination is an “act of love” of parents by their children.
The program also brings the data that “10 to 15% of children and adolescents in Brazil have some chronic disease”, which requires specialized care and greater attention.
The “CNN Vital Signs – Dr. Kalil Interview” airs on Saturday, September 13, at 7:30 pm, at CNN Brazil.
