Abstract:This number of Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia introduces a major change. It is the first of a new editorial practice approved by ABRASCO's Epidemiology Commission: we will now begin a quarterly basis with four numbers per volume. In addition, the thematic lines will eventually be included into normal editions, in a special section with successive numbers until the original theme proposal is completed. The new practice does not affect Revista's editorial policy which will remain strictly the same. All arti… Show more
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