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. 2017 Mar 31;51:22. doi: 10.1590/S1518-8787.2017051006792

Table 3. Coverage and focalization of the Bolsa Família Program in the 2004 Birth Cohort of Pelotas during 2004 and 2010, using two eligibility criteria.

Year Indicator Eligibility criteria

Per capita household incomea National Economic Indicatorb


% 95%CI % 95%CI
2004 Coverage 42.8 40.0-45.6 29.2 26.2-32.3
Focalization 77.9 74.8-81.0 36.8 33.1-40.4
2010 Coverage 70.9 67.1-74.6 63.0 59.5-66.5
Focalization 32.4 29.8-35.0 36.9 34.2-39.6

a Per capita household income (excluding the benefit received) less than or equal to R$100.00 for 2004 and less than or equal to R$140.00 for 2010.

b Families belonging to the first quintile (20.0% poorest) of the National Economic Indicator.