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Smokers who were seen by a doctor or other healthcare provider for any health concern in Brazil: what a missed opportunity to encourage smoking cessation by Szklo, A.S., Martins, S.R.

“…OBJECTIVESThis study aimed to examine changes in the proportion of smokers who were advised to quit smoking by health professionals as part of routine…”
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A snapshot of the striking decrease in cigarette smoking prevalence in Brazil between 1989 and 2008 by Szklo, A.S, de Almeida, L.M, Figueiredo, V.C, Autran, M, Malta, D, Caixeta, R, Szklo, M

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the differences in cigarette smoking prevalence rates in Brazil between 1989 and 2008. Methodology We calculated absolute and…”
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Incentive policies for natural gas-fired cogeneration in Brazil's industrial sector — case studies: chemical plant and pulp mill by Soares, J.B., Szklo, A.S., Tolmasquim, M.T.

“…Although recent restructuring of Brazil's power sector has increased the stakes held by private enterprise in the sector, the role of combined heat and power…”
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Risk of hepatitis A infection following travel by Ciccozzi, M., Tosti, M. E., Gallo, G., Ragni, P., Zotti, C., Lopalco, P., Ara, G., Sangalli, M., Balocchini, E., Szklo, A. S., Mele, A.

“…Travel to endemic areas is one of the most frequently reported risk factors for infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). We evaluated the association…”
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Brazilian energy policies side-effects on CO2 emissions reduction by SZKLO, Alexandre Salem, SCHAEFFER, Roberto, SCHULLER, Marcio Edgar, CHANDLER, William

“…This study focuses on some of the programs and measures Brazil has undertaken over the past two or three decades in order to mitigate economic or environmental…”
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Least-cost adaptation options for global climate change impacts on the Brazilian electric power system by de Lucena, Andre Frossard Pereira, Schaeffer, Roberto, Szklo, Alexandre Salem

“…Global climate change induced by the emission of greenhouse gases may pose challenges to energy security. The vulnerability of energy sources, in particular of…”
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CO2 emissions in the Brazilian industrial sector according to the integrated energy planning model (IEPM) by TOLMASQUIM, Mauricio Tiomno, COHEN, Claude, SZKLO, Alexandre Salem

“…During the 1990s, Brazilian industry accounted for over 34% of CO subscript 2 emissions deriving from fossil fuel consumption, and over 58% of the net CO…”
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The vulnerability of renewable energy to climate change in Brazil by de Lucena, André Frossard Pereira, Szklo, Alexandre Salem, Schaeffer, Roberto, de Souza, Raquel Rodrigues, Borba, Bruno Soares Moreira Cesar, da Costa, Isabella Vaz Leal, Júnior, Amaro Olimpio Pereira, da Cunha, Sergio Henrique Ferreira

“…Energy supply in Brazil relies heavily on renewable energy source. The production of energy from renewable sources, however, greatly depends on climatic…”
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Energy-efficiency standards for electric motors in Brazilian industry by Garcia, Agenor Gomes Pinto, Szklo, Alexandre S., Schaeffer, Roberto, McNeil, Michael A.

“…The first regulation of the “Energy Efficient Act” for electric motors, launched in 2002, established two sets of minimum efficiency performance standards…”
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Challenges and technological opportunities for the oil refining industry: A Brazilian refinery case by Castelo Branco, David A., Gomes, Gabriel L., Szklo, Alexandre S.

“…The worldwide oil refining industry currently faces strong challenges related to uncertainties about future feedstock and characteristics of oil products…”
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The recent regulatory changes in Brazilian petroleum exploration and exploitation activities by Braga, L. P., Szklo, A. S.

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Gains of stopping smoking: portraits of the dialogue between public health promotion, art and design by Szklo, André S, Coutinho, Evandro S F, Spitz, Rejane, Gamba, Nilton

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Oil refining expansion criteria for Brazil by Tavares, Marina Elisabete Espinho, Szklo, Alexandre Salem, Machado, Giovani Vitória, Schaeffer, Roberto, Mariano, Jacqueline Barboza, Sala, Janaína Francisco

“…This paper assesses different strategies for the expansion of Brazil's oil refining segment, using criteria that range from energy security (reducing imports…”
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Energy consumption indicators and CHP technical potential in the Brazilian hospital sector by Salem Szklo, Alexandre, Borghetti Soares, Jeferson, Tiomno Tolmasquim, Maurı́cio

“…Electricity demands in hospitals are characterized by their need for high quality, guaranteed supplies. The existence of captive electricity uses and the size…”
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Future electric power technology choices of Brazil:: a possible conflict between local pollution and global climate change by Schaeffer, Roberto, Salem Szklo, Alexandre

“…This study aims to identify and discuss the main issues and uncertainties affecting electricity demand and supply in Brazil, and their consequent environmental…”
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Analysis of Brazil’s cogeneration legal framework by Szklo, Alexandre Salem, Tolmasquim, Maurı́cio Tiomno

“…This article analyzes the impact of changes in the regulatory context on the development of cogeneration in Brazil. It outlines and criticizes, in the light of…”
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Alternative depreciation policies for promoting combined heat and power (CHP) development in Brazil by Soares, Jeferson Borghetti, Szklo, Alexandre Salem, Tolmasquim, Maurício Tiomno

“…This paper assessed the economic impact of alternative depreciation methods on the development of combined heat-and-power (CHP) systems in the Brazilian…”
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Placing Brazil's heavy acid oils on international markets by Szklo, Alexandre Salem, Machado, Giovani, Schaeffer, Roberto, Felipe Simões, André, Barboza Mariano, Jacqueline

“…This paper identifies the international market niches of Brazil's heavy acid oils. It analyzes the perspectives for making wider use of heavy acid oils,…”
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Economic potential of natural gas-fired cogeneration—analysis of Brazil's chemical industry by Szklo, Alexandre Salem, Soares, Jeferson Borghetti, Tolmasquim, Maurı́cio Tiomno

“…This paper attempts to estimate the technical and economic potential for natural gas-fired cogeneration (NGCHP) in Brazil's chemical industry as well as also…”
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Strategic cogeneration — fresh horizons for the development of cogeneration in Brazil by Szklo, Alexandre Salem, Tolmasquim, Maurício Tiomno

“…An earlier study (Szklo A, Soares J, Tolmasquim M. Economic potential of natural gas-fired cogeneration in Brazil: two case studies. Applied Energy…”
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