The tobacco control measures implemented the 1st of March 2006 were associated with a decrease in... more The tobacco control measures implemented the 1st of March 2006 were associated with a decrease in smoking, according to the data available as of 2008. This study analyzed the evolution of the consumption of tobacco in adults until 2011.In this descriptive and transversal study, the analysis of the consumption of tobacco was done on the basis of four sources: the chronic disease risk factor poll by the Ministry of Public Health in 2006 (n=2,008), the national smoking poll by CIET in 2008 (n=13,700), the GATS poll by the Public Health Ministry, the Pan American Health Organization and the Disease Control Center of the United States of America in 2009 (n=5,581), and the study of individuals who went to the Preventive Clinics Department of the Ministry of Public Health to get their health card in 2009, 2010 and 2011 (n=56,514).The prevalence of smoking was 32.7% in 2006, 24.8% in 2008, 25.0% in 2009 and 23.2% in 2009-2011.The consumption of tobacco amongst adults has been reduced in Uru...
Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Uruguay. There is no research concerning t... more Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Uruguay. There is no research concerning teenagers in Uruguay.This study describes the risk situation of cardiovascular disease in teenagers studying in Montevideo´s public schools during September – October 2010. To achieve this objective, presence of cardiovascular risk factors in this population were studied, in order to measure their prevalence and to know their frequency of association. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. The population was 31500 students with a sample of 383 students. Results: only 3% of the population takes 5 or more pie ces of fruits or vegetables per day. More than half do not eat fish. 7% smoked in the last 30 days, 46,6% smoked at home. 27% are overweight. 92% practice sports at school and 45,7% exercise outside the school. 8,5% of parents have heart disease and 33% high blood pressure. We can conclude there are several modifiable cardiovascularrisk factors among this...
Introduction: Non-transmitted diseases are the main cause of death and disability in America. Foc... more Introduction: Non-transmitted diseases are the main cause of death and disability in America. Focusing on risk factors is the regional strategy to control them. Thisresearch evaluates high blood pressure in a high number of people in our country.Method: Blood pressure results of those who had the “health card” between 2008-2011 in Departamento de Clínicas Preventivas were analysed through health records technologically kept. Blood pressure prevalence is shown by age.Results: 74.420 individuals aged 15 – 89 were included in this study and 30,5% had high blood pressure. From these, 47,5% did not know they suffered this illness.31,8% of these had <140/90 mmHg. It must be taken into account that the figures were greatly rounded.Conclusions: A high prevalence of high blood pressure was found, lack of knowledge about it and inappropriate control. The way high blood pressure is treated should be improved, not only public policies but also how blood pressure is measured, being the nurse ...
Introduction: Non-transmitted diseases are the main cause of death and disability in America. Foc... more Introduction: Non-transmitted diseases are the main cause of death and disability in America. Focusing on risk factors is the regional strategy to control them. This research evaluates high blood pressure in a high number of people in our country. Method: Blood pressure results of those who had the “health card” between 2008-2011 in Departamento de Clinicas Preventivas were analysed through health records technologically kept. Blood pressure prevalence is shown by age. Results: 74.420 individuals aged 15 – 89 were included in this study and 30,5% had high blood pressure. From these, 47,5% did not know they suffered this illness. 31,8% of these had <140/90 mmHg. It must be taken into account that the figures were greatly rounded.Conclusions: A high prevalence of high blood pressure was found, lack of knowledge about it and inappropriate control. The way high blood pressure is treated should be improved, not only public policies but also how blood pressure is measured, being the nu...
Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Uruguay. There is no research concerning t... more Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Uruguay. There is no research concerning teenagers in Uruguay.This study describes the risk situation of cardiovascular disease in teenagers studying in Montevideo´s public schools during September – October 2010. To achieve this objective, presence of cardiovascular risk factors in this population were studied, in order to measure their prevalence and to know their frequency of association. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. The population was 31500 students with a sample of 383 students. Results: only 3% of the population takes 5 or more pie ces of fruits or vegetables per day. More than half do not eat fish. 7% smoked in the last 30 days, 46,6% smoked at home. 27% are overweight. 92% practice sports at school and 45,7% exercise outside the school. 8,5% of parents have heart disease and 33% high blood pressure. We can conclude there are several modifiable cardiovascularrisk factors among this...
The tobacco control measures implemented the 1st of March 2006 were associated with a decrease in... more The tobacco control measures implemented the 1st of March 2006 were associated with a decrease in smoking, according to the data available as of 2008. This study analyzed the evolution of the consumption of tobacco in adults until 2011. In this descriptive and transversal study, the analysis of the consumption of tobacco was done on the basis of four sources: the chronic disease risk factor poll by the Ministry of Public Health in 2006 (n=2,008), the national smoking poll by CIET in 2008 (n=13,700), the GATS poll by the Public Health Ministry, the Pan American Health Organization and the Disease Control Center of the United States of America in 2009 (n=5,581), and the study of individuals who went to the Preventive Clinics Department of the Ministry of Public Health to get their health card in 2009, 2010 and 2011 (n=56,514). The prevalence of smoking was 32.7% in 2006, 24.8% in 2008, 25.0% in 2009 and 23.2% in 2009-2011.The consumption of tobacco amongst adults has been reduced in U...
Introducción: la hipertensión arterial, afección que afecta tanto a adultos como a niños, constit... more Introducción: la hipertensión arterial, afección que afecta tanto a adultos como a niños, constituye un importante factor de riesgo para las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles. Diversas investigaciones han evaluado la prevalencia de la hipertensión arterial en nuestro medio; el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo describir, a partir de las mismas, su evolución en el país a lo largo de más de 60 años. Método: revisión sistemática de los estudios que evaluaron la prevalencia de hipertensión arterial en adultos o en niños en el país. Resultados: se identificaron 22 estudios, 18 en adultos y cuatro en niños. Los estudios con mayor rigor metodológico mostraron un descenso de la prevalencia de la hipertensión en adultos, la que de 38,5% en 1986 pasó a 33,0% en 1996-1998 y a 30,4% en 2006. La excepción a esto ocurrió entre los menores de 30 años, donde existiría un ligero aumento de prevalencia. El porcentaje de hipertensos con presión arterial <140/90 mmHg aumentó de 12,0% en 1996 a 27,1% en 2011, existiendo un elevado porcentaje que desconocía su condición de hipertenso, particularmente entre los hombres. En niños la prevalencia se situó en 0,8% entre los 5 y 10 años y en 1,0% entre los 9 y los 13 años. Conclusiones: la hipertensión arterial es una afección frecuente en nuestro país, la que si bien exhibe tendencia al descenso de su prevalencia, así como mejor grado de control entre los adultos, aún constituye un importante problema de salud pública que requiere optimizar tanto su prevención como su manejo. Un especial énfasis debe ponerse entre niños y jóvenes, donde su prevalencia estaría aumentando.
Introducción: las enfermedades no transmisibles constituyen la principal causa de muerte y discap... more Introducción: las enfermedades no transmisibles constituyen la principal causa de muerte y discapacidad en las Américas. La estrategia destinada a controlarlas tiene como componente esencial el seguimiento de sus factores de riesgo. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo caracterizar la situación de los mismos en una amplia población no seleccionada de nuestro país. Método: se analizó presión arterial, glucemia, lípidos en sangre, tabaquismo e índice de masa corporal de quienes tramitaron el carné de salud en el Departamento de Clínicas Preventivas entre 2008 y 2011, lo que se hizo a partir de la historia clínica informática. La prevalencia de los diferentes factores de riesgo se reporta ajustada por edad. Resultados: se incluyeron 74.420 individuos (edad media 36,0 años, mujeres 51%) comprobándose: hipertensión 30,5%, diabetes 6,8%, hipercolesterolemia 30,3%, tabaquismo 23,2% y sobrepeso 55,2%. El 47,5% de los hipertensos y el 49,7% de los diabéticos no sabían que lo eran. El 27,1% de los hipertensos tuvo presión <140/90 mmHg; 14,4% de los diabéticos tuvo glucemia <110 mg/dl. Conclusiones: en una amplia población de individuos en edad laboral activa se comprobó elevada prevalencia de factores de riesgo, escaso conocimiento de poseerlos y control inapropiado de los mismos, lo que implica un importante riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades no transmisibles. Si bien el consumo de tabaco ha disminuido, es necesario profundizar las medidas de control para reducirlo entre los más jóvenes. Dada la alta prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad es necesario profundizar en las políticas destinadas a modificar su evolución.
Objective: To know the factors that influence adherence from the perspective of adolescents with ... more Objective: To know the factors that influence adherence from the perspective of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Methodology: Qualitative study, exploratory-descriptive. We interviewed 25 adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years from Montevideo and Maldonado, Uruguay. The data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, field interpretative notes and the review of the medical history or adolescent carnet. Results: There were factors which affect treatment adherence associated with all the pillars thereof, including psychosocial aspects of self-monitoring. Among these factors, young people highlighted the positive effect exerted by the support received from their families, friends and health team. Conclusions: Through what is told by the young could conclude that not only personal factors have an impact on adherence, but also influence those related to family, society and the environment. We could identify the main difficulties that young people perceived were those related...
The tobacco control measures implemented the 1st of March 2006 were associated with a decrease in... more The tobacco control measures implemented the 1st of March 2006 were associated with a decrease in smoking, according to the data available as of 2008. This study analyzed the evolution of the consumption of tobacco in adults until 2011.In this descriptive and transversal study, the analysis of the consumption of tobacco was done on the basis of four sources: the chronic disease risk factor poll by the Ministry of Public Health in 2006 (n=2,008), the national smoking poll by CIET in 2008 (n=13,700), the GATS poll by the Public Health Ministry, the Pan American Health Organization and the Disease Control Center of the United States of America in 2009 (n=5,581), and the study of individuals who went to the Preventive Clinics Department of the Ministry of Public Health to get their health card in 2009, 2010 and 2011 (n=56,514).The prevalence of smoking was 32.7% in 2006, 24.8% in 2008, 25.0% in 2009 and 23.2% in 2009-2011.The consumption of tobacco amongst adults has been reduced in Uru...
Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Uruguay. There is no research concerning t... more Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Uruguay. There is no research concerning teenagers in Uruguay.This study describes the risk situation of cardiovascular disease in teenagers studying in Montevideo´s public schools during September – October 2010. To achieve this objective, presence of cardiovascular risk factors in this population were studied, in order to measure their prevalence and to know their frequency of association. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. The population was 31500 students with a sample of 383 students. Results: only 3% of the population takes 5 or more pie ces of fruits or vegetables per day. More than half do not eat fish. 7% smoked in the last 30 days, 46,6% smoked at home. 27% are overweight. 92% practice sports at school and 45,7% exercise outside the school. 8,5% of parents have heart disease and 33% high blood pressure. We can conclude there are several modifiable cardiovascularrisk factors among this...
Introduction: Non-transmitted diseases are the main cause of death and disability in America. Foc... more Introduction: Non-transmitted diseases are the main cause of death and disability in America. Focusing on risk factors is the regional strategy to control them. Thisresearch evaluates high blood pressure in a high number of people in our country.Method: Blood pressure results of those who had the “health card” between 2008-2011 in Departamento de Clínicas Preventivas were analysed through health records technologically kept. Blood pressure prevalence is shown by age.Results: 74.420 individuals aged 15 – 89 were included in this study and 30,5% had high blood pressure. From these, 47,5% did not know they suffered this illness.31,8% of these had <140/90 mmHg. It must be taken into account that the figures were greatly rounded.Conclusions: A high prevalence of high blood pressure was found, lack of knowledge about it and inappropriate control. The way high blood pressure is treated should be improved, not only public policies but also how blood pressure is measured, being the nurse ...
Introduction: Non-transmitted diseases are the main cause of death and disability in America. Foc... more Introduction: Non-transmitted diseases are the main cause of death and disability in America. Focusing on risk factors is the regional strategy to control them. This research evaluates high blood pressure in a high number of people in our country. Method: Blood pressure results of those who had the “health card” between 2008-2011 in Departamento de Clinicas Preventivas were analysed through health records technologically kept. Blood pressure prevalence is shown by age. Results: 74.420 individuals aged 15 – 89 were included in this study and 30,5% had high blood pressure. From these, 47,5% did not know they suffered this illness. 31,8% of these had <140/90 mmHg. It must be taken into account that the figures were greatly rounded.Conclusions: A high prevalence of high blood pressure was found, lack of knowledge about it and inappropriate control. The way high blood pressure is treated should be improved, not only public policies but also how blood pressure is measured, being the nu...
Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Uruguay. There is no research concerning t... more Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Uruguay. There is no research concerning teenagers in Uruguay.This study describes the risk situation of cardiovascular disease in teenagers studying in Montevideo´s public schools during September – October 2010. To achieve this objective, presence of cardiovascular risk factors in this population were studied, in order to measure their prevalence and to know their frequency of association. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. The population was 31500 students with a sample of 383 students. Results: only 3% of the population takes 5 or more pie ces of fruits or vegetables per day. More than half do not eat fish. 7% smoked in the last 30 days, 46,6% smoked at home. 27% are overweight. 92% practice sports at school and 45,7% exercise outside the school. 8,5% of parents have heart disease and 33% high blood pressure. We can conclude there are several modifiable cardiovascularrisk factors among this...
The tobacco control measures implemented the 1st of March 2006 were associated with a decrease in... more The tobacco control measures implemented the 1st of March 2006 were associated with a decrease in smoking, according to the data available as of 2008. This study analyzed the evolution of the consumption of tobacco in adults until 2011. In this descriptive and transversal study, the analysis of the consumption of tobacco was done on the basis of four sources: the chronic disease risk factor poll by the Ministry of Public Health in 2006 (n=2,008), the national smoking poll by CIET in 2008 (n=13,700), the GATS poll by the Public Health Ministry, the Pan American Health Organization and the Disease Control Center of the United States of America in 2009 (n=5,581), and the study of individuals who went to the Preventive Clinics Department of the Ministry of Public Health to get their health card in 2009, 2010 and 2011 (n=56,514). The prevalence of smoking was 32.7% in 2006, 24.8% in 2008, 25.0% in 2009 and 23.2% in 2009-2011.The consumption of tobacco amongst adults has been reduced in U...
Introducción: la hipertensión arterial, afección que afecta tanto a adultos como a niños, constit... more Introducción: la hipertensión arterial, afección que afecta tanto a adultos como a niños, constituye un importante factor de riesgo para las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles. Diversas investigaciones han evaluado la prevalencia de la hipertensión arterial en nuestro medio; el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo describir, a partir de las mismas, su evolución en el país a lo largo de más de 60 años. Método: revisión sistemática de los estudios que evaluaron la prevalencia de hipertensión arterial en adultos o en niños en el país. Resultados: se identificaron 22 estudios, 18 en adultos y cuatro en niños. Los estudios con mayor rigor metodológico mostraron un descenso de la prevalencia de la hipertensión en adultos, la que de 38,5% en 1986 pasó a 33,0% en 1996-1998 y a 30,4% en 2006. La excepción a esto ocurrió entre los menores de 30 años, donde existiría un ligero aumento de prevalencia. El porcentaje de hipertensos con presión arterial <140/90 mmHg aumentó de 12,0% en 1996 a 27,1% en 2011, existiendo un elevado porcentaje que desconocía su condición de hipertenso, particularmente entre los hombres. En niños la prevalencia se situó en 0,8% entre los 5 y 10 años y en 1,0% entre los 9 y los 13 años. Conclusiones: la hipertensión arterial es una afección frecuente en nuestro país, la que si bien exhibe tendencia al descenso de su prevalencia, así como mejor grado de control entre los adultos, aún constituye un importante problema de salud pública que requiere optimizar tanto su prevención como su manejo. Un especial énfasis debe ponerse entre niños y jóvenes, donde su prevalencia estaría aumentando.
Introducción: las enfermedades no transmisibles constituyen la principal causa de muerte y discap... more Introducción: las enfermedades no transmisibles constituyen la principal causa de muerte y discapacidad en las Américas. La estrategia destinada a controlarlas tiene como componente esencial el seguimiento de sus factores de riesgo. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo caracterizar la situación de los mismos en una amplia población no seleccionada de nuestro país. Método: se analizó presión arterial, glucemia, lípidos en sangre, tabaquismo e índice de masa corporal de quienes tramitaron el carné de salud en el Departamento de Clínicas Preventivas entre 2008 y 2011, lo que se hizo a partir de la historia clínica informática. La prevalencia de los diferentes factores de riesgo se reporta ajustada por edad. Resultados: se incluyeron 74.420 individuos (edad media 36,0 años, mujeres 51%) comprobándose: hipertensión 30,5%, diabetes 6,8%, hipercolesterolemia 30,3%, tabaquismo 23,2% y sobrepeso 55,2%. El 47,5% de los hipertensos y el 49,7% de los diabéticos no sabían que lo eran. El 27,1% de los hipertensos tuvo presión <140/90 mmHg; 14,4% de los diabéticos tuvo glucemia <110 mg/dl. Conclusiones: en una amplia población de individuos en edad laboral activa se comprobó elevada prevalencia de factores de riesgo, escaso conocimiento de poseerlos y control inapropiado de los mismos, lo que implica un importante riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades no transmisibles. Si bien el consumo de tabaco ha disminuido, es necesario profundizar las medidas de control para reducirlo entre los más jóvenes. Dada la alta prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad es necesario profundizar en las políticas destinadas a modificar su evolución.
Objective: To know the factors that influence adherence from the perspective of adolescents with ... more Objective: To know the factors that influence adherence from the perspective of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Methodology: Qualitative study, exploratory-descriptive. We interviewed 25 adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years from Montevideo and Maldonado, Uruguay. The data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, field interpretative notes and the review of the medical history or adolescent carnet. Results: There were factors which affect treatment adherence associated with all the pillars thereof, including psychosocial aspects of self-monitoring. Among these factors, young people highlighted the positive effect exerted by the support received from their families, friends and health team. Conclusions: Through what is told by the young could conclude that not only personal factors have an impact on adherence, but also influence those related to family, society and the environment. We could identify the main difficulties that young people perceived were those related...
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