Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2020
[Distribution of COVID-19 and tuberculosis in the Metropolitan Region of Chile: differents diseases, similar inequalities].
Poor living conditions promote the spread of communicable diseases. It happened with Tuberculosis (TB) and is happening with COVID-19. Due to its dynamic nature, this group of diseases must be studied in the context of the social determinants of health. ⋯ Control policies cannot deepen health inequalities. If vulnerable groups, as well as the factors that determine their health, are not properly identified, the consequences of the current pandemic could be even more devastating.
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The increase of the elderly population with a significant load of non-communicable diseases, accelerates pathological aging and increases the risk of dementia, generating a huge health, social and economic cost for any country. Dementia does not have an effective treatment yet, therefore, the focus must remain on prevention and early diagnosis. ⋯ In this document, we briefly review the global and local situation of dementias and discuss some attempts to control their progression by using revolutionary digital tools. We believe the focus should be on the population that is just beginning to show cognitive impairment.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2020
[Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in Chilean adults. A sub-study of the national health survey, 2016/17].
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) affects approximately 10%-20% of adults and is associated with obesity, hypertension and metabolic syndrome. ⋯ The prevalence and risk factors associated to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome were high among these adults.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2020
[Epidemiological features of syphilis diagnosed at a clinic of sexually transmitted diseases].
Syphilis continues to be a common sexually transmitted disease. ⋯ A high incidence of syphilis was observed, especially in men of younger ages. The diagnosis is delayed, the treatment of sexual contacts and the use of condoms are uncommon. Although the treatment of pregnant women is appropriated, some perinatal complications are observed.
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Smoking is one of the main causes of death among adults worldwide. ⋯ There is a high prevalence of tobacco smoking among Chilean older people. Prevention measures are needed.