IBGE National Health Survey (PNS) Disclosure/IBGE The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) begins this Tuesday (14) collecting data from the National Health Survey (PNS) in São José dos Campos (SP). The research will be carried out through face-to-face visits to randomly selected households and aims to gather information about the health conditions of the Brazilian population. The PNS is considered one of the main sources of data for planning, monitoring and evaluating public policies in the area of ??health. The results also support studies and research and help guide actions aimed at promoting health and reducing inequalities. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vale do Paraíba and region channel on WhatsApp IBGE begins national health survey The interviews will be carried out by IBGE agents, who will also measure the participants' physical measurements, such as weight, height and blood pressure. According to the Institute, this information makes it possible to expand the monitoring of important indicators for public health, such as high blood pressure and excess weight. Across the country, around 1,800 interviewers will visit approximately 140,000 homes by the end of November. In the State of São Paulo, there will be around 200 professionals responsible for collecting data in approximately 7,845 homes, including urban and rural areas. The 2026 edition marks the third performance of the National Health Survey, which had already been applied in 2013 and 2019. With the new data, it will be possible to compare indicators and identify changes in the population's health profile over recent years. In addition to information on access to and use of health services, the survey gathers data on risk factors, diseases, quality of life and habits of the population. Characteristics related to education, work, income and housing conditions are also investigated, allowing us to analyze how social aspects influence the health of Brazilians. See more news from Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region