BR · BRA
Informational only — not medical, legal, or travel advice. In an emergency, always call your local emergency number; availability can change.
New cases / 100k
200
Annual incidence
Deaths / 100k
75
Stroke mortality
DALYs / 100k
1,500
Healthy years lost
Reference year 2021. Rates per 100,000 population unless noted.
CT available in urban hospitals; access is uneven across regions and the rural interior.
SAMU 192 provides emergency medical transport, with coverage and response times stronger in cities than in remote areas. A growing network of accredited stroke centres supports acute care.
Patients reach care via SAMU 192 or by presenting to emergency units; recognition and CT triage lead to thrombolysis where available, with thrombectomy concentrated in larger urban referral centres.
Brazil ratified the CRPD in 2008 with constitutional status and passed the comprehensive LBI in 2015. Law is strong but implementation is uneven — major cities have invested heavily while smaller cities and rural areas lag.
Urban vs rural reality
São Paulo, Curitiba and other capitals have real accessible infrastructure; much of the interior and the Norte/Nordeste regions have little.
Quality varies sharply; uneven and obstructed footpaths are common.
eMAG — accessibility model for government websites.
Federal sites follow eMAG; private-sector adoption is inconsistent.
Accessibility sources: Lei 13.146/2015 — Lei Brasileira de Inclusão (2015); IBGE — accessibility & disability statistics (2023).
2 centers
| Center | 24/7 ED | Stroke unit | CT 24/7 | Thrombolysis | Thrombectomy | Rehab | Tele-stroke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unknown | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Listings are illustrative and may be incomplete. Capabilities can change — confirm directly with each center before relying on this information.
The Unified Health System (SUS) provides universal public coverage including emergency and stroke care, though capacity varies regionally.
Private plans cover a substantial minority and are concentrated in wealthier urban populations.
Out-of-pocket spending is significant for medicines, private care, and services not readily available through SUS.
Public universal coverage confirmed via SUS; access and out-of-pocket realities vary.
Brazilian stroke network promoting awareness and quality care.
The vertical marker on each bar shows the regional average.
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Reserved-parking rules are widely applied.
Piso tátil common in capitals, patchy elsewhere.
Accessible buses mandated; coverage strongest in large cities.
São Paulo / Rio metros are largely accessible.
Some municipal door-to-door services (e.g. ATENDE in São Paulo).
Libras recognised by federal law.
Disability quota law for employers and BPC income benefit; rehabilitation access via SUS varies regionally.