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Enfermedades transmitidas por el agua y saneamiento básico en Colombia / Waterborne diseases and basic sanitation in Colombia
Rodríguez Miranda, Juan P; García-Ubaque, César A; García-Ubaque, Juan C.
Affiliation
  • Rodríguez Miranda, Juan P; Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Facultad del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales. Bogotá. CO
  • García-Ubaque, César A; Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Faculdade de Tecnologia. Bogotá. CO
  • García-Ubaque, Juan C; Universidade Nacional da Colômbia. Faculdade de Medicina. Bogotá. CO
Rev. salud pública ; 18(5): 738-745, sep.-oct. 2016. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-845843
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RESUMEN
RESUMEN Objetivo Analizar la relación de la cobertura de alcantarillado y tratamiento de aguas residuales con el comportamiento de las enfermedades de origen hídrico. Métodos Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de tipo retrospectivo, utilizando fuentes secundarias (revisión documental e información de bases de datos disponibles) sobre el comportamiento de la cobertura en saneamiento básico, tratamiento de aguas residuales domésticas en el país y la prevalencia de enfermedades relacionadas con la contaminación hídrica en el periodo 2008 a 2014. Resultados El país ha invertido en la puesta en marcha de sistemas de tratamiento de aguas residuales del 2011 al primer semestre de 2013, 1.100 millones de dólares, sin embargo la incidencia de enfermedades de origen hídrico como enfermedad diarreica aguda EDA, enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos ETA y fiebre tifoidea y paratifoidea, no han disminuido en el periodo 2008 a 2014, sólo la hepatitis A, ha registrado disminución. Discusión Se reconoce que la inversión en sistemas de acueducto y alcantarillado es relevante para el mejoramiento de las condiciones sanitarias de la población y para la disminución en la incidencia y la prevalencia de diversas alteraciones del estado de salud, sin embargo es necesario atender otros aspectos, tales como la educación en salud y el empoderamiento social, con el fin de avanzar en la creación de capacidades para afrontar esta problemática de manera más eficiente.(AU)
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the relationship of sewerage coverage and wastewater treatment with waterborne disease behaviour. Methods A descriptive retrospective study was conducted using secondary sources (document review and information available in databases) about basic sanitation coverage, treatment of domestic sewage in the country and the prevalence of waterborne diseases during the period 2008-2014. Results The country invested USD 1,100 million in the implementation of wastewater treatment systems from 2011 until the first half of 2013. However, the incidence of waterborne diseases, such as acute diarrheal disease, foodborne diseases and typhoid and paratyphoid fever did not decrease during the period 2008-2014; only hepatitis A registered a decrease. Discussion Investment in water supply and sewerage systems is relevant to improve health conditions of the population and to reduce the incidence and prevalence of various health conditions; however, it is necessary to address other aspects such as health education and social empowerment to address this problem more efficiently.(AU)
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Target 3.9 Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being / Neglected Diseases Health problem: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene / Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil / Neglected Diseases / Zoonoses Database: LILACS Main subject: Basic Sanitation / Waterborne Diseases Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Aspects: Social determinants of health / Patient-preference Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. salud pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2016 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas/CO / Universidade Nacional da Colômbia/CO

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Target 3.9 Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being / Neglected Diseases Health problem: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene / Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil / Neglected Diseases / Zoonoses Database: LILACS Main subject: Basic Sanitation / Waterborne Diseases Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Aspects: Social determinants of health / Patient-preference Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. salud pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2016 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas/CO / Universidade Nacional da Colômbia/CO
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