Gaceta sanitaria
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cost-effectiveness of a primary care-based exercise intervention in perimenopausal women. The FLAMENCO Project.
Adequate physical activity levels and a healthy lifestyle may prevent all kinds of non-communicable diseases, promote well-being and reduce health-care costs among perimenopausal women. This study assessed an exercise programme for perimenopausal women. ⋯ The programme could be considered cost-effective, although the overall difference in health benefits and costs was very modest. Longer term follow-up is needed.
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To measure and assess differences by educational level in the place of death for cancer patients, and to determine whether patterns of geographical disparities are associated with access to palliative care services in the municipality of residence. ⋯ Developing specific plans for palliative care, with an active role being played by primary care teams, may help improve end-of-life care in Spain.