Economia da saúde no Brasil: políticas públicas ao incentivo da atividade física direcionada à promoção da saúde e bem-estar social

Abstract

Scientifically, there is evidence of the relevance of public policy initiatives for health, which have become fundamental allies in the prevention of chronic diseases, combating sedentary lifestyles, stress and anxiety. They are essential in improving the quality of life of societies, as well as contributing to better performance at work, in studies and in people's daily routines. It is therefore important to investigate the relationship between health promotion and social wellbeing, especially by encouraging physical activity. The aim of this paper is to present the public policies aimed at health management in Brazil, highlighting the history and what is present in the 1988 Federal Constitution and the General Sports Law (Law No. 14,597/2023) from the perspective of Health Economics. This will be followed by an analysis of the conditioning factors, intersectoral factors and mechanisms that contribute to a deeper understanding of this issue, leading from these assumptions to one of the important areas of study of the determinants that make social well-being possible, which guide the efficient management of investments and the optimization of health actions. The analysis of these relationships is crucial to promoting an equitable approach to incentives for social well-being, highlighting the interaction between health and the economy, from the point of view of public management, as a central element of sustainable development.