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This research aims to evaluate the impact of a national cash transfer program on psychiatric hospitalization rates among at-risk populations in Brazil.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Cash Transfers and Psychiatric Hospitalization for At-Risk Populations in Brazil

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This research aims to evaluate the impact of a national cash transfer program on psychiatric hospitalization rates among at-risk populations in Brazil.
Conducted a cohort study using data from the 100 Million Brazilian Cohort
Analyzed the association between cash transfers and psychiatric hospitalization rates
Focus on at-risk populations experiencing health inequalities
National cash transfer program linked to reduced risk of psychiatric hospitalizations
Effect pronounced among at-risk populations

Abstract

In this cohort study of the 100 Million Brazilian Cohort, a national cash transfer program was associated with lower risk of psychiatric hospitalizations, especially among at-risk populations who experience health inequalities.

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Camila Barreto Bonfim

Flávia Jôse Oliveira Alves

Maurício L. Barreto

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JAMA Network Open

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Harvard University

Harvard Global Health Institute

Knowledge Integration (United Kingdom)

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