Análise da cobertura da atenção básica em saúde nas regiões brasileiras: uma relação com índice de GINI

Abstract

Introduction: At the beginning of the 20th century, Brazilians were hopeful about the arrival of a new century and its benefits, aiming at advances in health. SUS brings with it principles that aim at universal, comprehensive care and without differentiation of race and social class, and to fulfill this principle, the Ministry of Health created the PSF whose primary care is the dear chief. Objectives: To describe the population coverage of primary care in Brazilian regions, to relate the coverage found with the GINI index. Methodology: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study of a retrospective nature. Results: There are variations in AB coverage and the Gini index between the regions evaluated, with the Northeast region with the highest population coverage and the highest inequality (Gini index) and the Southeast region with the lowest population coverage and the lowest social inequality. Final Considerations: the percentage of AB coverage is still insufficient, which leaves many families helpless as regards access to health services.