THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY CARE IN DISEASE PREVENTION AND THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS FOR THE SUS AND FOR FAMILIES

Authors

  • Erivelton Corrêa Santos
  • Alessandra Viegas Ribeiro
  • Lorrayne Cristinny Martins Prado
  • Camila Procópio
  • Thamires Augusto Dias dos Santos
  • Irene Teixeira da Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v11i5.18592

Keywords:

Primary Health Care. Disease Prevention. Health Economics. SUS. Family Impact.

Abstract

Primary Health Care (PHC) is an essential pillar of the Unified Health System (SUS), responsible for health promotion and disease prevention. This study investigates how PHC reduces the incidence of illnesses, improves the population’s quality of life, and generates positive economic impacts for both the SUS and families. The research analyzes the cost of treatments at advanced stages of diseases compared to investments in prevention, demonstrating that PHC reduces hospital admissions and optimizes public health expenditures.

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Author Biographies

  • Erivelton Corrêa Santos

    Enfermeiro. 

  • Alessandra Viegas Ribeiro

    Enfermeira. 

  • Lorrayne Cristinny Martins Prado

    Enfermeira. 

  • Camila Procópio

    Enfermeira. 

  • Thamires Augusto Dias dos Santos

    Enfermeira. 

  • Irene Teixeira da Silva

    Enfermeira. 

Published

2025-05-07

How to Cite

Santos, E. C., Ribeiro, A. V., Prado, L. C. M., Procópio, C., Santos, T. A. D. dos, & Silva, I. T. da. (2025). THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY CARE IN DISEASE PREVENTION AND THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS FOR THE SUS AND FOR FAMILIES. Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 11(5), 1333-1337. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v11i5.18592

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