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International Journal of Epidemiology 2008 37(4):697-698; doi:10.1093/ije/dyn129
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Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the International Epidemiological Association © The Author 2008; all rights reserved.

Commentary: The contribution and example of Carlos Chagas

Moisés Goldbaum1,* and Maurício L Barreto2

1 Department of Preventive Medicine, São Paulo University Medical School, Brazil.
2 Collective Health Institute, Federal University of Bahia.

* Corresponding author. Department of Preventive Medicine, São Paulo University Medical School, Brazil. E-mail: mgoldbau@usp.br

Accepted 26 May 2008

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Brazilian science and technology had a phase of remarkable development in the period between the late 19th century and the early 20th century, particularly in the area of health. It is worth mentioning that this period witnessed the presence of distinguished researchers who knew, with great competence and creativity, how to combine health-related scientific and technological development with the most prevalent health problems in the country. At the time, as in other countries around the world, Brazil was undergoing severe health problems related to communicable diseases with impact on all levels of the country's social, economic . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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