Summary:

This essay represents an effort to combine current knowledge about the multidimensional character of the health sector with recent developments of what may be called a theory, epistemology or paradigm of complexity. The objective is to obtain a comprehensive view of the problems of the health sector including the responsability of other sectors and systems, in order to better plan and implement concerted multi-sectoral actions. To achieve this goal, the author suggests the construction of matrices problems x systems to facilitate building partnerships among multiple soci­al actors and systems.

Keywords:
Health; Health sector; Complexity; Transdisciplinarity; Paradigm