Nuclear Medicine in Brazilian Health System
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Nuclear Medicine plays an important role in the management of patients with chronic diseases, especially
oncological and cardiovascular conditions. In this study, an analysis of the evolution of this field in Brazil was conducted
within the framework of the Unified Health System. Retrospective analyses from 2015 to 2021 of public data
were performed. Although Brazil has a considerable number of facilities, their geographical distribution is uneven.
The same disparity is observed in relation to units that produce and distribute radiopharmaceuticals, limiting access
for the Brazilian population, particularly to those with a half-life of less than two hours. There is a noticeable high
technological dependence on foreign companies, with little or no domestic production, contributing to a deficit in the
trade balance. Despite the increasing demands due to factors such as population aging and epidemiological changes,
the area did not expand. It is crucial to implement social and economic policies to reduce vulnerabilities in the public
healthcare system, ensure its sustainability, and promote equal and universal access to Nuclear Medicine.
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POZZO, LORENA; OLIVEIRA, MERCIA L. de; MENEZES, MARIO O. de; TOSCAS, FOTINI S. Nuclear Medicine in Brazilian Health System. Ciência & Saúde Coletiva, v. 30, n. 1, p. 1-14, 2025. DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232025301.04962023EN. Disponível em: https://repositorio.ipen.br/handle/123456789/49861. Acesso em: 08 May 2026.
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