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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors associated with the individual use of insect repellent by women of childbearing age living in area endemic for arboviruses in Fortaleza, Brazil. METHODS: This is a cohort study carried out between 2018 and 2019 with women aged between 15 and 39 years in Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil. A total of 1,173 women users of one of the four selected primary health care units participated in the study. The outcome was divided into: continued use, discontinued use, and nonuse of insect repellent. Crude and adjusted multinominal logistic regression analysis was carried out guided by a hierarchical model, with presentation of the respective odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). The independent variables include: socioeconomic and demographic data, environmental and sanitary characteristics, knowledge of the insect repellent, and behavioral and pregnancy-related aspects. RESULTS: Only 28% of the participants reported using insect repellent during the two waves of the cohort. Women with higher education (OR=2.55; 95%CI 1.44-4.51); who are employed (OR=1.51; 95%CI 1.12-2.03); who received guidance from healthcare professionals (OR=1.74; 95%CI 1.28-2.36) and the media (OR=1.43; 95%CI 1.01-2.02); who intensified precautions against mosquitoes during the epidemic (OR=3.64; 95%CI 2.29-5.78); and who were pregnant between 2016 and 2019 (OR=2.80; 95%CI 1.83-4.30) had increased odds for continued use of insect repellent. CONCLUSION: The use of insect repellent among women of childbearing age was associated with a higher level of education, employment, guidance on insect repellent provided by healthcare professionals and the media, behavioral changes to protect against mosquitoes during the Zika virus epidemic, and pregnancy when occurring as of the beginning of the epidemic period.
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Repelentes de Insectos , Humanos , Repelentes de Insectos/administración & dosificación , Femenino , Adulto , Brasil/epidemiología , Adulto Joven , Adolescente , Infecciones por Arbovirus/epidemiología , Infecciones por Arbovirus/prevención & control , Factores Socioeconómicos , Embarazo , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Estudios de Cohortes , Enfermedades Endémicas/prevención & control , Control de Mosquitos/métodosRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Low birth weight (LBW) is a global issue prevalent in low-income countries. Economic assessments of interventions to reduce this burden are crucial to guide health policies. However, there is a relative scarcity of research that illustrates the magnitude of LBW by country and region to support the design of public policies. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the temporal trend of fetal growth in newborns in Brazil between 2010 and 2020. METHODS: A time series study was conducted using data from the Live Births Information System (SINASC), which is managed by the Department of Information and Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS) of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The Prais-Winsten linear model was applied to analyze the annual proportions of LBW. The annual percentage changes (APC) and their respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated. Prevalence rate averages of LBW were calculated and displayed on thematic maps to visualize the evolution dynamics in each Federation Unit (FU). RESULTS: A total of 31,887,329 women from all Federative Units of Brazil were included in the study from 2010 to 2020. The Southeast region had the largest proportion of participants, with records from 2015 accounting for 9.5% of the total. Among the women in the study, 49.6% were between the ages of 20 and 29, and the majority (75.5%) had between 8 and 12 years of schooling. The newborns of these women were predominantly male (58.8%) and non-white (59.5%). The study found that there was a trend towards stabilization of increasing proportions of LBW in the North, Northeast, and Centre-West regions between 2010 and 2020. In Brazil and other regions, these tendencies remained stable. CONCLUSION: To improve living conditions and reduce social inequalities and health inequities, public policies and actions are necessary. Strengthening the Unified Health System (SUS), income transfer programs, quota policies for vulnerable groups, and gender equality measures such as improving access to education for women and the labor sector are among the suggested approaches.
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Recién Nacido de Bajo Peso , Factores Socioeconómicos , Humanos , Brasil/epidemiología , Recién Nacido , Femenino , Desarrollo Infantil , Adulto , Prevalencia , Masculino , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To verify the association between sociodemographic factors and the time until the occurrence of new cases of COVID-19 and positive tests for SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil, during the period from May to November 2020, based on a cohort of Brazilians participating in the COVID-19 National Household Sample Survey. METHODS: A concurrent and closed cohort was created using monthly data from the PNAD COVID-19, carried out via telephone survey. A new case was defined based on the report of the occurrence of a flu-like syndrome, associated with loss of smell or taste; and positivity was defined based on the report of a positive test, among those who reported having been tested. Cox regression models were applied to verify associations. The analyzes took into account sample weighting, calibrated for age, gender and education distribution. RESULTS: The cumulative incidence of cases in the overall fixed cohort was 2.4%, while that of positive tests in the fixed tested cohort was 27.1%. Higher incidences were observed in the North region, in females, in residents of urban areas and in individuals with black skin color. New positive tests occurred more frequently in individuals with less education and healthcare workers. CONCLUSION: The importance of prospective national surveys is highlighted, contributing to detailed analyzes of social inequalities in reports focused on public health policies.
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COVID-19 , Pueblos Sudamericanos , Femenino , Humanos , Brasil/epidemiología , COVID-19/epidemiología , Incidencia , Estudios Prospectivos , SARS-CoV-2 , MasculinoRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the association between sociodemographic factors and the time until the occurrence of new cases of COVID-19 and positive tests for SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil, during the period from May to November 2020, based on a cohort of Brazilians participating in the COVID-19 National Household Sample Survey. Methods: A concurrent and closed cohort was created using monthly data from the PNAD COVID-19, carried out via telephone survey. A new case was defined based on the report of the occurrence of a flu-like syndrome, associated with loss of smell or taste; and positivity was defined based on the report of a positive test, among those who reported having been tested. Cox regression models were applied to verify associations. The analyzes took into account sample weighting, calibrated for age, gender and education distribution. Results: The cumulative incidence of cases in the overall fixed cohort was 2.4%, while that of positive tests in the fixed tested cohort was 27.1%. Higher incidences were observed in the North region, in females, in residents of urban areas and in individuals with black skin color. New positive tests occurred more frequently in individuals with less education and healthcare workers. Conclusion: The importance of prospective national surveys is highlighted, contributing to detailed analyzes of social inequalities in reports focused on public health policies.
RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre fatores sociodemográficos e o tempo até a ocorrência de novos casos de COVID-19 e de testes positivos para Sars-CoV-2 no Brasil, durante o período de maio a novembro de 2020, com base em uma coorte dos brasileiros participantes da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios COVID-19. Métodos: Foi constituída uma coorte concorrente e fechada utilizando dados mensais da Pnad COVID-19, realizada por inquérito telefônico. Um caso novo foi definido com base no relato da ocorrência de um quadro de síndrome gripal, associado à perda de olfato ou paladar; e a positividade foi definida com base no relato de um teste positivo, entre os que referiram ter sido testados. Foram aplicados modelos de regressão de Cox para verificar associações, considerando a ponderação amostral, calibrada para a distribuição etária, de sexos e de escolaridade. Resultados: A incidência acumulada de casos na coorte fixa geral foi de 2,4%, enquanto a de testes positivos na coorte fixa testada foi de 27,1%. Verificou-se maiores riscos nas regiões Centro-Oeste, Norte e Nordeste, entre mulheres, residentes em áreas urbanas, pessoas com escolaridade até o ensino médio, com a cor da pele declarada como preta e trabalhadores da área da saúde. Indivíduos com menor escolaridade e profissionais de saúde apresentaram maior frequência de novos testes positivos. Novos testes positivos ocorreram com maior frequência em indivíduos com menor escolaridade e trabalhadores da área da saúde. Conclusão: Foram observados riscos desiguais entre os estratos populacionais comparados. Destaca-se a importância da realização de inquéritos nacionais prospectivos na investigação de iniquidades em saúde.
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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the factors associated with the individual use of insect repellent by women of childbearing age living in area endemic for arboviruses in Fortaleza, Brazil. Methods: This is a cohort study carried out between 2018 and 2019 with women aged between 15 and 39 years in Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil. A total of 1,173 women users of one of the four selected primary health care units participated in the study. The outcome was divided into: continued use, discontinued use, and nonuse of insect repellent. Crude and adjusted multinominal logistic regression analysis was carried out guided by a hierarchical model, with presentation of the respective odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). The independent variables include: socioeconomic and demographic data, environmental and sanitary characteristics, knowledge of the insect repellent, and behavioral and pregnancy-related aspects. Results: Only 28% of the participants reported using insect repellent during the two waves of the cohort. Women with higher education (OR=2.55; 95%CI 1.44-4.51); who are employed (OR=1.51; 95%CI 1.12-2.03); who received guidance from healthcare professionals (OR=1.74; 95%CI 1.28-2.36) and the media (OR=1.43; 95%CI 1.01-2.02); who intensified precautions against mosquitoes during the epidemic (OR=3.64; 95%CI 2.29-5.78); and who were pregnant between 2016 and 2019 (OR=2.80; 95%CI 1.83-4.30) had increased odds for continued use of insect repellent. Conclusion: The use of insect repellent among women of childbearing age was associated with a higher level of education, employment, guidance on insect repellent provided by healthcare professionals and the media, behavioral changes to protect against mosquitoes during the Zika virus epidemic, and pregnancy when occurring as of the beginning of the epidemic period.
RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os fatores associados ao uso de repelente individual por mulheres em idade fértil residentes em área endêmicas para arboviroses em Fortaleza, Brasil. Métodos: Coorte realizada entre 2018 e 2019, com mulheres entre 15 e 39 anos, moradoras em Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Participaram 1.173 mulheres, usuárias de quatro unidades primárias de saúde do município. O desfecho foi categorizado em: uso continuado, uso descontinuado e não uso de repelente. Realizada análise de regressão logística multinominal norteada por modelo hierárquico, com apresentação dos respectivos odds ratio (OR) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). As variáveis independentes incluem: dados socioeconômicos e demográficos, características ambientais e sanitárias, conhecimento sobre o repelente e aspectos comportamentais e relacionados à gravidez. Resultados: Somente 28% das participantes referiram o uso de repelente durante as duas ondas da coorte. Mulheres com escolaridade superior (OR=2,55; IC95% 1,44-4,51); com emprego (OR=1,51; IC95% 1,12-2,03); que receberam orientações por profissionais da saúde (OR=1,74; IC95% 1,28-2,36) e pela mídia (OR=1,43; IC95% 1,01-2,02); que intensificaram os cuidados contra o mosquito na epidemia (OR=3,64; IC95% 2,29-5,78); estavam grávidas entre 2016 e 2019 (OR=2,80; IC95% 1,83-4,30) tiveram as chances aumentadas para uso continuado de repelente. Conclusões: O uso de repelente entre mulheres em idade fértil mostrou-se associado a um maior nível de escolaridade, ao emprego, às orientações sobre repelente fornecidas por profissionais de saúde e pela mídia, às mudanças comportamentais de cuidado contra o mosquito durante a epidemia da Zika e à gravidez quando ocorrida a partir do início do período epidêmico.
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OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of underweight and obesity indicators among individuals registered as traditional peoples and communities in the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System, across Brazil, in 2019. METHODS: This was a descriptive study using individual secondary data from participants receiving care in the Primary Health Care within the Brazilian National Health System. RESULTS: In the study population (N = 13,944), there was a higher prevalence of short stature among male children and adolescents (14.2%), when compared to their female counterparts (11.8%); in the adult female population, there was a higher prevalence of obesity (23.0%), when compared to the male population (11.3%); the prevalence of low height-for-age in riverine communities (18.5%) and obesity in the adult faxinalense population (75.1%) stood out. CONCLUSION: Anthropometric disparities between different communities require tailored responses, emphasizing targeted primary health care and programs to ensure food and nutrition security. MAIN RESULTS: It was possible to identify a higher prevalence of low weight and height-for-age in the child population of riverine communities, while faxinalense communities showed a higher prevalence of obesity in adults. IMPLICATIONS FOR SERVICES: Continuous improvement in the implementation of SISVAN protocols is recommended, as well as strengthening the assistance provided to communities with the worst indicators. PERSPECTIVES: Studies assessing the potential impact of interventions to mitigate the effects of malnutrition in communities, through in-depth qualitative research or probabilistic quantitative studies using primary data.
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Estado Nutricional , Obesidad , Niño , Adulto , Adolescente , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Brasil/epidemiología , Obesidad/epidemiología , Alimentos , Delgadez/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
The state of Ceará, in the Northeast Region of Brazil, presents the simultaneous circulation of Zika (ZIKV), dengue (DENV) and chikungunya (CHIKV) viruses. In 2017 there were a high number of cases of these three arboviruses, especially CHIKV. Here, we detected the presence of arboviruses ZIKV, DENV and CHIKV and their coinfections in women in endemic regions of the city of Fortaleza, Ceará in a post-Zika epidemic year. Sociodemographic and environmental characteristics associated with arbovirus positivity were also analyzed. Women (n = 1289) between 15 and 39 years old were included. RT-qPCR was performed for virus detection and IgM antibody positivity was also analyzed. One hundred and six (8.3%) participants were positive for one or more arboviruses. Monoinfections (76; 5.9%) were distributed between 22 (1.7%) for ZIKV, 39 (3.1%) for DENV and 15 (1.2%) for CHIKV. Co-infections were detected in 30 (2.3%) of the positive participants and one case with triple infection was found. IgM positivity was found in 2.4% of ZIKV RT-qPCR, 9.6% of DENV and 16.3% of CHIKV. RT-qPCR positivity for arboviruses was associated with low socioeconomic class and presence of a water box sealing in the household. A higher positivity to the three viruses occurred in the month with the lowest wind velocity, which was also preceded by the highest peak of rain and humidity. We identified the simultaneous circulation and co-infection of ZIKV, DENV and CHIKV in Fortaleza in a post-Zika epidemic year. We also highlight the need for continuous epidemiological surveillance combined with molecular diagnostic tools.
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Arbovirus , Fiebre Chikungunya , Virus Chikungunya , Coinfección , Virus del Dengue , Dengue , Infección por el Virus Zika , Virus Zika , Humanos , Femenino , Adolescente , Adulto Joven , Adulto , Infección por el Virus Zika/epidemiología , Fiebre Chikungunya/epidemiología , Brasil/epidemiología , Dengue/epidemiología , Coinfección/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
Objective: To describe the prevalence of underweight and obesity indicators among individuals registered as traditional peoples and communities in the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System, across Brazil, in 2019. Methods: This was a descriptive study using individual secondary data from participants receiving care in the Primary Health Care within the Brazilian National Health System. Results: In the study population (N = 13,944), there was a higher prevalence of short stature among male children and adolescents (14.2%), when compared to their female counterparts (11.8%); in the adult female population, there was a higher prevalence of obesity (23.0%), when compared to the male population (11.3%); the prevalence of low height-for-age in riverine communities (18.5%) and obesity in the adult faxinalense population (75.1%) stood out. Conclusion: Anthropometric disparities between different communities require tailored responses, emphasizing targeted primary health care and programs to ensure food and nutrition security.
Objetivo: Describir la prevalencia de indicadores de bajo peso y obesidad entre individuos registrados como pueblos y comunidades tradicionales en el Sistema de Vigilancia Alimentaria y Nutricional, en todo Brasil, en 2019. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, con datos secundarios individuales de participantes atendidos en atención primaria de Salud del Sistema Único de Salud. Resultados: En la población estudiada (N = 13.944), hubo mayor prevalencia de talla baja en niños y adolescentes en el sexo masculino (14,2%), cuando se compara con el femenino (11,8%); en la población adulta femenina hubo mayor prevalencia de obesidad (23,0%), en comparación con la masculina (11,3%); se destacó la prevalencia de baja talla para la edad en comunidades ribereñas (18,5%), y obesidad en la población adulta faxinalense (75,1%). Conclusiones: Las heterogeneidades antropométricas entre comunidades requieren respuestas adaptadas, con énfasis en la atención primaria de salud y en garantizar la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional.
Objetivo: Descrever a prevalência de indicadores de baixo peso e de obesidade entre os indivíduos registrados como povos e comunidades tradicionais no Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional, de todo o Brasil, em 2019. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, com dados individualizados secundários de participantes atendidos na Atenção Básica do Sistema Único de Saúde. Resultados: Na população estudada (N = 13.944), houve maior prevalência de altura baixa entre crianças e adolescentes do sexo masculino (14,2%), quando comparados aos do sexo feminino (11,8%); na população adulta do sexo feminino, observou-se maior prevalência de obesidade (23,0%), quando comparada à do sexo masculino (11,3%); destacou-se a prevalência de altura baixa para a idade nas comunidades ribeirinhas (18,5%), e de obesidade na população adulta faxinalense (75,1%). Conclusões: As heterogeneidades antropométricas entre as comunidades exigem respostas adaptadas, com ênfase na atenção primária à saúde e na garantia da segurança alimentar e nutricional.
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This is a paired case-control study that sought to verify the association between professions and lymphohematopoietic cancers in a public reference hospital in the State of Ceará, Brazil, during 2019-2021. Case group consisted of hematological patients with multiple myeloma, leukemias or non-Hodgkin lymphomas, monitored by the social service of a bone marrow transplant hospital unit (n = 114), whereas comparable individuals from a different hospital unit made up the control group (n = 114), forming 1:1 pairs. Diagnosis was performed by a medical team and the variables were measured by accessing hospital records. Group comparison was conducted using bivariate conditional logistic regression and adjusted by region of residence. Results show that multiple myeloma (43.9%), leukemias (43%) and non-Hodgkin lymphomas (13.2%) were the cancer with the highest prevalence in the case group. Proportions of jobs, area of residence, water supply and Regional Superintendence of Health showed statistically significant difference between the case and control groups. Rural workers were more likely to present the cancers studied (ORraw = 5.00, 95%CI: 1.91; 13.06 and ORadjusted = 3.38, 95%CI: 1.20; 9.54), whereas trade workers had lower odds (ORraw = 0.26, 95%CI: 0.10; 0.70 and ORadjusted = 0.30, 95%CI: 0.10; 0.88). The findings allow us to reflect on the process of illness among rural workers and illustrate the potential of health services to contribute to investigations on occupational exposures.
Trata-se de um estudo do tipo caso-controle pareado com o objetivo de verificar a associação entre ocupações e cânceres linfohematopoiéticos em um hospital público de referência no Estado do Ceará, Brasil, durante 2019-2021. O grupo caso foi constituído por pacientes hematológicos que apresentavam mieloma múltiplo, leucemias ou linfomas não Hodgkin, acompanhados pelo serviço social de uma unidade hospitalar de transplante de medula óssea (n = 114), enquanto indivíduos comparáveis de unidade hospitalar distinta constituíram o grupo controle (n = 114), formando pares 1:1. O diagnóstico foi efetuado por equipe médica e as variáveis foram aferidas por acesso aos registros hospitalares. Comparamos os grupos em regressão logística condicional bivariada e ajustada por região de residência. Entre os resultados, destacamos que o câncer de maior prevalência no grupo caso foi o mieloma múltiplo (43,9%), seguido pelas leucemias (43%) e por linfomas não Hodgkin (13,2%). Proporções de ocupações, zona de residência, abastecimento de água e Superintendência Regional de Saúde de residência apresentaram diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos caso e controle. Verificamos que trabalhadores rurais possuíam maiores chances de apresentar os cânceres estudados (ORbruto = 5,00, IC95%: 1,91; 13,06 e ORajustado = 3,38, IC95%: 1,20; 9,54), enquanto trabalhadores do comércio apresentaram menores chances (ORbruto = 0,26, IC95%: 0,10; 0,70 e ORajustado = 0,30, IC95%: 0,10; 0,88). Os achados deste estudo possibilitam reflexões sobre o processo de adoecimento dos trabalhadores rurais e refletem o potencial dos serviços de saúde em contribuir com investigações sobre exposições ocupacionais.
Se trata de un estudio del tipo caso control apareado con el objetivo de verificar la asociación entre ocupaciones y cánceres linfohematopoyéticos en un hospital público de referencia en el estado de Ceará, Brasil, durante el período 2019-2021. El grupo caso estaba formado por pacientes hematológicos que presentaban mieloma múltiple, leucemias o linfomas no Hodgkin, bajo seguimiento por parte del servicio social de una unidad hospitalaria de trasplante de médula ósea (n = 114), mientras que individuos comparables de otra unidad hospitalaria constituyeron el grupo control (n = 114), formando pares 1:1. El diagnóstico fue realizado por un equipo médico, y las variables se midieron accediendo a los registros hospitalarios. Comparamos los grupos en regresión logística condicional bivariada y ajustada por región de residencia. Entre los resultados, destacamos que el cáncer de mayor prevalencia en el grupo caso fue el mieloma múltiple (43,9%), seguido de las leucemias (43%) y los linfomas no Hodgkin (13,2%). Las proporciones de ocupaciones, zona de residencia, abastecimiento de agua y Superintendencia Regional de Salud de residencia presentaron diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los grupos caso y control. Constatamos que los trabajadores rurales tenían más probabilidades de padecer los cánceres estudiados (ORcrudo = 5,00, IC95%: 1,91; 13,06 y ORajustado = 3,38, IC95%: 1,20; 9,54), mientras que los trabajadores del comercio presentaron menos posibilidades (ORcrudo = 0,26, IC95%: 0,10; 0,70 y ORajustado = 0,30, IC95%: 0,10; 0,88). Los hallazgos de este estudio permiten reflexiones sobre el proceso de enfermedad de los trabajadores rurales y reflejan el potencial de los servicios de salud para contribuir a las investigaciones sobre exposiciones ocupacionales.
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Leucemia , Linfoma no Hodgkin , Mieloma Múltiple , Brasil/epidemiología , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Hospitales , Humanos , Leucemia/epidemiología , Linfoma no Hodgkin/epidemiología , Mieloma Múltiple/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
Trata-se de um estudo do tipo caso-controle pareado com o objetivo de verificar a associação entre ocupações e cânceres linfohematopoiéticos em um hospital público de referência no Estado do Ceará, Brasil, durante 2019-2021. O grupo caso foi constituído por pacientes hematológicos que apresentavam mieloma múltiplo, leucemias ou linfomas não Hodgkin, acompanhados pelo serviço social de uma unidade hospitalar de transplante de medula óssea (n = 114), enquanto indivíduos comparáveis de unidade hospitalar distinta constituíram o grupo controle (n = 114), formando pares 1:1. O diagnóstico foi efetuado por equipe médica e as variáveis foram aferidas por acesso aos registros hospitalares. Comparamos os grupos em regressão logística condicional bivariada e ajustada por região de residência. Entre os resultados, destacamos que o câncer de maior prevalência no grupo caso foi o mieloma múltiplo (43,9%), seguido pelas leucemias (43%) e por linfomas não Hodgkin (13,2%). Proporções de ocupações, zona de residência, abastecimento de água e Superintendência Regional de Saúde de residência apresentaram diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos caso e controle. Verificamos que trabalhadores rurais possuíam maiores chances de apresentar os cânceres estudados (ORbruto = 5,00, IC95%: 1,91; 13,06 e ORajustado = 3,38, IC95%: 1,20; 9,54), enquanto trabalhadores do comércio apresentaram menores chances (ORbruto = 0,26, IC95%: 0,10; 0,70 e ORajustado = 0,30, IC95%: 0,10; 0,88). Os achados deste estudo possibilitam reflexões sobre o processo de adoecimento dos trabalhadores rurais e refletem o potencial dos serviços de saúde em contribuir com investigações sobre exposições ocupacionais.
This is a paired case-control study that sought to verify the association between professions and lymphohematopoietic cancers in a public reference hospital in the State of Ceará, Brazil, during 2019-2021. Case group consisted of hematological patients with multiple myeloma, leukemias or non-Hodgkin lymphomas, monitored by the social service of a bone marrow transplant hospital unit (n = 114), whereas comparable individuals from a different hospital unit made up the control group (n = 114), forming 1:1 pairs. Diagnosis was performed by a medical team and the variables were measured by accessing hospital records. Group comparison was conducted using bivariate conditional logistic regression and adjusted by region of residence. Results show that multiple myeloma (43.9%), leukemias (43%) and non-Hodgkin lymphomas (13.2%) were the cancer with the highest prevalence in the case group. Proportions of jobs, area of residence, water supply and Regional Superintendence of Health showed statistically significant difference between the case and control groups. Rural workers were more likely to present the cancers studied (ORraw = 5.00, 95%CI: 1.91; 13.06 and ORadjusted = 3.38, 95%CI: 1.20; 9.54), whereas trade workers had lower odds (ORraw = 0.26, 95%CI: 0.10; 0.70 and ORadjusted = 0.30, 95%CI: 0.10; 0.88). The findings allow us to reflect on the process of illness among rural workers and illustrate the potential of health services to contribute to investigations on occupational exposures.
Se trata de un estudio del tipo caso control apareado con el objetivo de verificar la asociación entre ocupaciones y cánceres linfohematopoyéticos en un hospital público de referencia en el estado de Ceará, Brasil, durante el período 2019-2021. El grupo caso estaba formado por pacientes hematológicos que presentaban mieloma múltiple, leucemias o linfomas no Hodgkin, bajo seguimiento por parte del servicio social de una unidad hospitalaria de trasplante de médula ósea (n = 114), mientras que individuos comparables de otra unidad hospitalaria constituyeron el grupo control (n = 114), formando pares 1:1. El diagnóstico fue realizado por un equipo médico, y las variables se midieron accediendo a los registros hospitalarios. Comparamos los grupos en regresión logística condicional bivariada y ajustada por región de residencia. Entre los resultados, destacamos que el cáncer de mayor prevalencia en el grupo caso fue el mieloma múltiple (43,9%), seguido de las leucemias (43%) y los linfomas no Hodgkin (13,2%). Las proporciones de ocupaciones, zona de residencia, abastecimiento de agua y Superintendencia Regional de Salud de residencia presentaron diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los grupos caso y control. Constatamos que los trabajadores rurales tenían más probabilidades de padecer los cánceres estudiados (ORcrudo = 5,00, IC95%: 1,91; 13,06 y ORajustado = 3,38, IC95%: 1,20; 9,54), mientras que los trabajadores del comercio presentaron menos posibilidades (ORcrudo = 0,26, IC95%: 0,10; 0,70 y ORajustado = 0,30, IC95%: 0,10; 0,88). Los hallazgos de este estudio permiten reflexiones sobre el proceso de enfermedad de los trabajadores rurales y reflejan el potencial de los servicios de salud para contribuir a las investigaciones sobre exposiciones ocupacionales.
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Humanos , Linfoma no Hodgkin/epidemiología , Leucemia/epidemiología , Mieloma Múltiple/epidemiología , Brasil/epidemiología , Estudios de Casos y Controles , HospitalesRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association among social and health inequalities, socioeconomic status, spatial segregation and Case Fatality Rate (CFR) due to COVID-19 in Fortaleza, the state capital of Ceará, Brazil. METHODS: This was an ecological study of confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19. The 119 neighborhoods of Fortaleza were used as units of analysis. Incidence, mortality and apparent CFR indicators due to COVID-19 were calculated between January 1 and June 8, 2020. Socioeconomic indicators were obtained from the 2010 Brazilian Demographic Census. Spatial analysis was performed and local and global Moran's indexes were calculated. RESULTS: There were 22,830 confirmed cases, 2,333 deaths and the apparent CFR was 12.7% (95% CI 11.6;13.9). Significant spatial autocorrelations between apparent CFR (I=0.35) and extreme poverty (I=0.51), overlapping in several neighborhoods of the city, were found. CONCLUSION: The apparent CFR due to COVID-19 is associated with the worst socioeconomic and health status, which shows the relationship between social inequalities and health outcomes in times of pandemic.
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COVID-19 , Disparidades en el Estado de Salud , Pandemias , Brasil/epidemiología , COVID-19/mortalidad , Humanos , Factores SocioeconómicosRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To analyze association between patterns of food intake markers and high blood pressure levels among Brazilians. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study using National Health Survey data. Its outcome was high blood pressure levels, measured during interviews between August and November 2013. Food intake marker patterns were identified. These were the exposure variables. Prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated using multivariate Poisson regression. RESULTS: High blood pressure prevalence was 16.0% (95%CI - 15.3;16.7) in the sample of 37,216 participants. It was higher in those with a diet that included meat and alcoholic beverages (PR=1.21 - 95%CI 1.08;1.35). The pattern with greater presence of greens and vegetables did not show statistically significant association with high blood pressure levels (PR=0.94 - 95%CI 0.84;1.06). CONCLUSION: The pattern marked by meat and alcoholic beverages was associated with high blood pressure levels.
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Conducta Alimentaria , Hipertensión , Brasil , Estudios Transversales , Ingestión de Alimentos , Humanos , Hipertensión/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre as desigualdades sociais e sanitárias, condições socioeconômicas, segregação espacial e letalidade por COVID-19 em Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo ecológico de casos confirmados e óbitos por COVID-19, tendo como unidades de análise os 119 bairros de Fortaleza. Objective: To analyze the association between social inequalities and sanitation, socioeconomic conditions, spatial segregation and case-fatality rate (CFR) due to COVID-19 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Methods: Ecological study of confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19, in 119 neighborhoods in Fortaleza as units of analysis. We calculated the indicators of incidence, mortality and apparent CFR of COVID-19, between January 1 to June 8, 2020. The socioeconomic indicators were extracted from the Demographic Census of Brazil, 2010. Spatial analysis was performed and Moran´s Global and Local index were calculated. Results: We found 22,830 confirmed cases, 2,333 deaths and an apparent lethality of 12.7 (95%CI 11.6;13.9). We observed significant spatial autocorrelations for apparent CFR (I=0.35) and extreme poverty (I=0.51) that overlap in several neighborhoods in the city. Conclusion: Apparent CFR due to COVID-19 is associated with worse socioeconomic and sanitary conditions, demonstrating the relationship between social inequalities and health outcomes in times of pandemic.
Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre as desigualdades sociais e sanitárias, condições socioeconômicas, segregação espacial e letalidade por COVID-19 em Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo ecológico de casos confirmados e óbitos por COVID-19, tendo como unidades de análise os 119 bairros de Fortaleza. Calculou-se os indicadores de incidência, mortalidade e letalidade aparente por COVID-19, entre 1o de janeiro e 8 de junho de 2020. Indicadores socioeconômicos foram extraídos do Censo Demográfico do Brasil de 2010. Foi realizada análise espacial e calculados índice global e local de Moran. Resultados: Encontrou-se 22.830 casos confirmados, 2.333 óbitos e uma letalidade aparente de 12,7 (IC95% 11,6;13,9). Observou-se autocorrelações espaciais significativas para letalidade aparente (I=0,35) e extrema pobreza (I=0,51), sobrepostas em diversos bairros da cidade. Conclusão: A letalidade aparente por COVID-19 está associada a piores condições socioeconômicas e de saúde, demonstrando a relação entre desigualdades sociais e desfechos de saúde em tempos de pandemia.
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Objective. To analyze the association between patterns of food consumption markers with high blood pressure levels among Brazilians. Methods. Cross-sectional study with data from the National Health Survey, with outcome high blood pressure levels, measured during an interview, between August and November 2013. Food patterns, the exposure variables, were identified. Prevalence ratio (PR) and 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were calculated using multivariable Poisson regression. Results. The prevalence of high blood pressure levels was 16.0% (95%CI 15.3;16.7) of the 37,216 participants, being higher in those with a diet that included meat and alcoholic beverages (PR=1.21 95%CI 1.08;1.35). The pattern with highest presence of greens and vegetables did not show a statistically significant association com níveis pressóricos elevados (PR=0.94 95%CI 0.84;1.06). Conclusion. The pattern with meat and alcoholic beverages was associated with high blood pressure levels.
Objetivo. Analisar a associação entre padrões de marcadores do consumo alimentar com níveis pressóricos elevados em brasileiros. Métodos. Estudo transversal, com dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, tendo como desfecho níveis pressóricos elevados, aferidos durante entrevistas realizadas entre agosto e novembro de 2013. Foram identificados padrões de marcadores do consumo alimentar, as variáveis de exposição. Calculou-se razão de prevalências (RP) e intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%) por regressão de Poisson multivariável. Resultados. A prevalência de níveis pressóricos elevados foi de 16,0% (IC95% 15,3;16,7) na amostra de 37.216 participantes, sendo maior naqueles com dieta que incluía carne e bebidas alcoólicas (RP=1,21 IC95% 1,08;1,35). O padrão com maior presença de verduras e legumes não apresentou associação estatisticamente significante com níveis pressóricos elevados (RP=0,94 IC95% 0,84;1,06). Conclusão. O padrão marcado pelo consumo de carne e bebidas alcoólicas mostrou-se associado com níveis pressóricos elevados.
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Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre padrões de marcadores do consumo alimentar com níveis pressóricos elevados em brasileiros. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, tendo como desfecho níveis pressóricos elevados, aferidos durante entrevistas realizadas entre agosto e novembro de 2013. Foram identificados padrões de marcadores do consumo alimentar, as variáveis de exposição. Calculou-se razão de prevalências (RP) e intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%) por regressão de Poisson multivariável. Resultados: A prevalência de níveis pressóricos elevados foi de 16,0% (IC95% 15,3;16,7) na amostra de 37.216 participantes, sendo maior naqueles com dieta que incluía carne e bebidas alcoólicas (RP=1,21 - IC95% 1,08;1,35). O padrão com maior presença de verduras e legumes não apresentou associação estatisticamente significante com níveis pressóricos elevados (RP=0,94 - IC95% 0,84;1,06). Conclusão: O padrão marcado pelo consumo de carne e bebidas alcoólicas mostrou-se associado com níveis pressóricos elevados.
Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre patrones de marcadores de consumo de alimentos con niveles presóricos elevados en brasileños. Métodos: Estudio transversal con datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud, con resultado los niveles de presión arterial alta, medidos durante entrevista, entre agosto y noviembre de 2013. Se identificaron patrones de consumo de alimentos, las variables de exposición. La razón de prevalencia (PR) y el intervalo de confianza del 95% (IC95%) se calcularon mediante la regresión de Poisson multivariable. Resultados: La prevalencia de hipertensión arterial fue del 16,0% (IC95% 15,3; 16,7) de 37.216 participantes, siendo mayor en aquellos con dieta que incluía carne y bebidas alcohólicas (RP=1,21 - IC95% 1,08;1,35). El patrón con verduras y hortalizas no mostró asociación con niveles presóricos elevados (RP=0,94 - IC95% 0,84; 1,06) Conclusión: El patrón con consumo de carne y bebidas alcohólicas se asoció con niveles de presión arterial alta.
Objective: To analyze association between patterns of food intake markers and high blood pressure levels among Brazilians. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using National Health Survey data. Its outcome was high blood pressure levels, measured during interviews between August and November 2013. Food intake marker patterns were identified. These were the exposure variables. Prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated using multivariate Poisson regression. Results: High blood pressure prevalence was 16.0% (95%CI - 15.3;16.7) in the sample of 37,216 participants. It was higher in those with a diet that included meat and alcoholic beverages (PR=1.21 - 95%CI 1.08;1.35). The pattern with greater presence of greens and vegetables did not show statistically significant association with high blood pressure levels (PR=0.94 - 95%CI 0.84;1.06). Conclusion: The pattern marked by meat and alcoholic beverages was associated with high blood pressure levels.
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Humanos , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/epidemiología , Encuestas Epidemiológicas , Conducta Alimentaria , Hipertensión/epidemiología , Brasil/epidemiología , Estudios Transversales , Epidemiología Nutricional , Enfermedades no Transmisibles/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
Resumo Objetivo Analisar a associação entre as desigualdades sociais e sanitárias, condições socioeconômicas, segregação espacial e letalidade por COVID-19 em Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Métodos Estudo ecológico de casos confirmados e óbitos por COVID-19, tendo como unidades de análise os 119 bairros de Fortaleza. Calcularam-se os indicadores de incidência, mortalidade e letalidade aparente por COVID-19, entre 1º de janeiro e 8 de junho de 2020. Indicadores socioeconômicos foram extraídos do Censo Demográfico do Brasil de 2010. Foi realizada análise espacial e calculados índice global e local de Moran. Resultados Foram encontrados 22.830 casos confirmados, 2.333 óbitos e uma letalidade aparente de 12,7% (IC95% 11,6;13,9). Observaram--se autocorrelações espaciais significativas para letalidade aparente (I=0,35) e extrema pobreza (I=0,51), sobrepostas em diversos bairros da cidade. Conclusão A letalidade aparente por COVID-19 está associada a piores condições socioeconômicas e de saúde, demonstrando a relação entre desigualdades sociais e desfechos de saúde em tempos de pandemia.
Resumen Objetivo Analizar la asociación entre las desigualdades sociales y sanitarias, condiciones socioeconómicas, segregación espacial y letalidad por COVID-19 en Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Métodos Estudio ecológico de casos y defunciones confirmadas por COVID-19, se utilizaron, como unidades de análisis, 119 barrios de Fortaleza. Se calcularon los indicadores de incidencia, mortalidad y letalidad aparente por COVID-19, entre el 1 de enero y el 8 de junio de 2020. Los indicadores socioeconómicos se extrajeron del Censo Demográfico de Brasil 2010. Se realizó un análisis espacial y calculados los índices Global y Local de Moran. Resultados Se encontraron 22.830 casos confirmados, 2.333 muertes y una letalidad aparente de 12,7 (IC95% 11,6;13,9). Se observaron autocorrelaciones espaciales significativas para letalidad aparente (I=0,35) y extrema pobreza (I=0,51) que se sobreponen en diversos barrios de la ciudad. Conclusión La letalidad por COVID-19 está asociada con peores condiciones socioeconómicas y sanitárias, demostrando la relación entre desigualdades sociales y los resultados de salud en tiempos de pandemia.
Abstract Objective To analyze the association among social and health inequalities, socioeconomic status, spatial segregation and Case Fatality Rate (CFR) due to COVID-19 in Fortaleza, the state capital of Ceará, Brazil. Methods This was an ecological study of confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19. The 119 neighborhoods of Fortaleza were used as units of analysis. Incidence, mortality and apparent CFR indicators due to COVID-19 were calculated between January 1 and June 8, 2020. Socioeconomic indicators were obtained from the 2010 Brazilian Demographic Census. Spatial analysis was performed and local and global Moran's indexes were calculated. Results There were 22,830 confirmed cases, 2,333 deaths and the apparent CFR was 12.7% (95% CI 11.6;13.9). Significant spatial autocorrelations between apparent CFR (I=0.35) and extreme poverty (I=0.51), overlapping in several neighborhoods of the city, were found. Conclusion The apparent CFR due to COVID-19 is associated with the worst socioeconomic and health status, which shows the relationship between social inequalities and health outcomes in times of pandemic.
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O Doce de leite é um importante derivado do leite, amplamente consumido em nosso País e possui uma grande importância nutricional. Diante do crescimento do consumo do doce de leite por parte da população, surge a preocupação de garantir que este alimento esteja isento de qualquer sujidade, mantendo-se o padrão de qualidade e identidade do produto. O objetivo do trabalho foi investigar a presença de contaminantes físicos e biológicos em quinze amostras de doce de leite processadas no setor de laticínio de uma instituição pública de ensino superior do Ceará. A pesquisa, de caráter experimental com abordagem qualitativa, foi desenvolvida no Laboratório de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (LABSAN) da Universidade Estadual do Ceará, no período de 11 de novembro de 2015 a 12 de fevereiro de 2016. As metodologias empregadas na avaliação das amostras foram: pesquisa macroscópica e microscópica de contaminantes físicos e biológicos. Foi realizada a inspeção das amostras sob uma superfície plana e os materiais estranhos foram removidos fazendo-se o uso de pinça dente de rato e colher de aço inoxidável estéril, onde os contaminantes foram identificados e caracterizados. A contaminação biológica foi avaliada por meio do método de sedimentação espontânea, com modificação. Verificou- se que todas as amostras estavam contaminadas, dentre a amostragem, 29% estavam contaminadas com ácaros, 23% tinham fibras, 18% com pelos, 12% apresentavam fragmentos de insetos e 12% continham larva de inseto. Os achados significativos e sua comparação com os padrões estabelecidos pelas legislações sanitárias vigentes, permitiram sugerir que as amostras do doce de leite estão inapropriadas para o consumo humano, sendo importante adotar medidas que reduzam as chances de contaminação, a fim de favorecer a prevenção de doenças veiculadas por esses produtos.
The Milk caramel is an important derivative of milk, widely consumed in our country and has great nutritional importance. Faced with the growth of the consumption of sweets by the population, a safety concern arises that this food is free of any dirt, maintaining the standard of quality and identity of the product. The objective of this work is to investigate a presence of physical and biological contaminants in fifteen samples of processed milk candy in the education sector of a public institution of higher education in Ceará. An experimental research in a qualitative approach developed at the Laboratory of Food and Nutrition Security (LABSAN) of the State University of Ceará, from November 11, 2015 to February 12, 2016. As methodologies used in the evaluation of samples: research macroscopic and microscopic analysis of physical and biological contaminants. Samples were inspected under a flat surface and the foreign materials were removed using metal and stainless steel tongs where the contaminants were identified and characterized. A biological contamination was evaluated through the spontaneous sedimentation method, with modification. Twenty-nine percent of the samples were contaminated with mites, 23% with fibers, 18% with hairs, 12% with insect remains and 12% with insect larvae. Considering the significant findings and these have been compared with the standards established by law, the current sanitary solutions allowed to suggest that as samples of dulce de leche are inappropriate for human consumption, it is important to adopt measures that reduce the chances of contamination, in order to favor disease prevention through products.
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Dulces , Inspección de Alimentos , Salud Pública , Contaminación Biológica , Industria Lechera , Contaminantes Físicos , Investigación Cualitativa , Estándar de Identidad y Calidad de Productos y ServiciosRESUMEN
Nas últimas décadas, foi evidente o aumento nos gastos com alimentação fora do domicílio no Brasil. Tratando-se de comidas de rua, fatores ligados à rapidez, facilidade e economia são motivos para a preferência desses alimentos frente a restaurantes formais. No entanto, pesquisas demonstraram que este tipo de produto pode representar perigo à saúde da população por incertezas quanto a sua produção e a seus locais de venda. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as práticas higienicossanitárias de vendedores ambulantes de alimentos em um campus universitário na cidade de Fortaleza, Ceará. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, observacional, e descritivo com vendedores ambulantes de alimentos (n=11) em um campus universitário. Utilizou-se como instrumento de coleta de dados uma lista de verificação elaborada segundo a Resolução RDC nº 216/2004/ANVISA. Os dados obtidos dos vendedores foram convertidos em porcentagens dos itens atendidos, proporcionando o enquadramento dos comerciantes em grupos segundo sua porcentagem de adequação. Do total de vendedores ambulantes, nenhum foi enquadrado no Grupo 1, seis enquadraram-se no Grupo 2 e cinco do total enquadraram-se no Grupo 3. Com relação aos módulos avaliados, os que apresentaram maior conformidade foram Higienização de instalações, Equipamentos, móveis e utensílios (86,82%) e o de Matérias-primas, ingredientes e embalagens (75,15%), enquanto os que apresentaram menor conformidade foram os módulos Prevenção de acidentes de trabalho (12,50%), Banheiros e vestiários (25%) e Edificação, instalações, equipamentos, móveis e utensílios (37,57%). Tal resultado evidencia que melhorias são necessários com relação a aspectos higienicossanitários avaliados nos vendedores do campus de uma maneira geral e que a administração da universidade em questão, paralelamente, possui papel crucial no melhoramento, dado que boa parte dos aspectos avaliados são dependentes de alterações físicas que comerciantes ambulantes não têm poder de intervenção.(AU)
In recent decades, the increase in out-of-home food expenditures in Brazil has been notable. In the case of street foods, factors related to speed, ease and economy are reasons for the preference of these foods in front of formal restaurants. However, research has shown that this type of product may pose a danger to the health of the population due to uncertainties about its production and its sales outlets. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the hygienic-sanitary practices of food street vendors in a university campus in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará. This is a cross-sectional, observational, and descriptive study with street food vendors (N = 11) on a university campus. A checklist elaborated according to Resolution RDC-216/2004 / ANVISA was used as a data collection instrument. The data obtained from the sellers were converted into percentages of the items served, providing the marketers' classification in groups according to their adequacy percentage. Of the total number of street vendors, none were classified in Group 1, six were in Group 2 and five of the total were in Group 3. In relation to the evaluated modules, the ones that showed the highest compliance were Hygiene of facilities, equipment, furniture and utensils (86.82%) and raw materials, ingredients and packaging (75.15%), while the ones that presented less compliance were the modules Prevention of accidents at work (12.50%), bathrooms and locker rooms (25%) and Edification, facilities, equipment, furniture and utensils (37.57%). This result evidences that improvements are necessary in relation to hygienic-sanitary aspects evaluated in the sellers of the campus in a general way and that the administration of the university in question, in parallel, plays a crucial role in the improvements, since many aspects evaluated are dependent of physical changes that street traders do not have power to intervene.