However, since Brazil switched on more gas-fired thermal plants in October, to cope with growing demand and ease the pressure on the hydroelectric power system, costs have increased significantly.

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The additional paying customers with what many believe will be a pent up demand for medical care service are already expected to stress the health care system, putting more pressure on primary care doctors like internists and family doctors.

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