Salud ambiental en la subcuenca La Chaparrala, Colombia 2015 / Environmental health at La Chaparrala subbasin, Colombia 2015

RESUMEN Objetivo Evaluar condiciones de salud ambiental subcuenca la Chaparrala, Andes-Colombia 2015. Método Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, se indagó sobre condiciones sanitarias y ambientales de las viviendas, entorno inmediato y prejuicios acerca de la salud ambiental, en encuesta a 117 familias asentadas sobre eje principal de la quebrada y se analizó calidad fisicoquímica del agua. Resultados Predominó el hombre como jefe de hogar, cuatro personas en promedio por vivienda, 69 urbanas y 48 rurales, con permanencia mayor a 20 años en las primeras y menor a cinco años en las segundas. La mayoría, propias con escritura, con conexión 75 % al acueducto y 73 % al alcantarillado. En zona urbana predominó techo en losa y piso en baldosa, en la rural, teja de barro y piso en cemento y paredes en adobe en ambas zonas. El agua de la quebrada cumplió parámetros fisicoquími-cos establecidos en el reglamento técnico del sector de agua potable y saneamiento básico, y resolución No. 2115 de 2007, excepto Turbiedad y Nitritos y se hallaron ocurrencias y concurrencias sobre salud ambiental. Discusión Las características sociodemográficas y condiciones ambientales y sanitarias de las viviendas y sus alrededores, son similares a las reportadas en encuesta de demografía y salud 2010, y en Encuesta Nacional de Salud (ENDS) 2007. La quebrada puede seguir siendo fuente de abastecimiento para consumo humano con tratamiento convencional y como concurrencia, la salud ambiental con enfoque hacia el cuidado y protección del ambiente que difiere del concepto de Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS).(AU)

ABSTRACT Objective To assess environmental health conditions at La Chaparrala subbasin, in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, during 2015. Method Descriptive cross-sectional study on sanitary and environmental conditions of the dwellings, as well as on immediate environment, and environmental health prejudices. A survey was applied to 117 families settled in the main axis of the creek. The physicochemical quality of the water was analyzed. Results Men were predominant as head of household, with an average of four people per house. 69 of the houses were in the urban area, while 48 were rural; the permanence was greater than 20 years for the first, and less than five years for the second. Most of the houses are owned with deeds, and 75 % of them had a connection to the aqueduct and 73 % to the sewer. The houses in the urban area were predominantly made of tile roof and tile floor, while rural houses were made of mud tile and concrete floor. Both types of construction had adobe walls. The water from the creek complied with the physicochemical parameters established in the technical regulation of the sector for drinking water and basic sanitation, and with resolution No. 2115 of 2007. Non-compliance was observed in turbidity and nitrite levels, and occurrences and concurrences on environmental health were found. Discussion The socio-demographic characteristics and environmental and health conditions of the dwellings and their surroundings are similar to those reported in Encuesta de Demografía y Salud 2010 (Demographic and Health Survey) and Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2007 (2007 National Health Survey). The creek may continue to be a source for human consumption with conventional treatment and environmental health directed to care and protect the environment, differing from the concept of World Health Organization (WHO).(AU)

[Environmental health at La Chaparrala subbasin, Colombia 2015]. / Salud ambiental en la subcuenca La Chaparrala, Colombia 2015.

OBJECTIVE: To assess environmental health conditions at La Chaparrala subbasin, in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, during 2015. METHOD: Descriptive cross-sectional study on sanitary and environmental conditions of the dwellings, as well as on immediate environment, and environmental health prejudices. A survey was applied to 117 families settled in the main axis of the creek. The physicochemical quality of the water was analyzed. RESULTS: Men were predominant as head of household, with an average of four people per house. 69 of the houses were in the urban area, while 48 were rural; the permanence was greater than 20 years for the first, and less than five years for the second. Most of the houses are owned with deeds, and 75 % of them had a connection to the aqueduct and 73 % to the sewer. The houses in the urban area were predominantly made of tile roof and tile floor, while rural houses were made of mud tile and concrete floor. Both types of construction had adobe walls. The water from the creek complied with the physicochemical parameters established in the technical regulation of the sector for drinking water and basic sanitation, and with resolution No. 2115 of 2007. Non-compliance was observed in turbidity and nitrite levels, and occurrences and concurrences on environmental health were found. DISCUSSION: The socio-demographic characteristics and environmental and health conditions of the dwellings and their surroundings are similar to those reported in Encuesta de Demografía y Salud 2010 (Demographic and Health Survey) and Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2007 (2007 National Health Survey). The creek may continue to be a source for human consumption with conventional treatment and environmental health directed to care and protect the environment, differing from the concept of World Health Organization (WHO).

OBJETIVO: Evaluar condiciones de salud ambiental subcuenca la Chaparrala, Andes-Colombia 2015. MÉTODO: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, se indagó sobre condiciones sanitarias y ambientales de las viviendas, entorno inmediato y prejuicios acerca de la salud ambiental, en encuesta a 117 familias asentadas sobre eje principal de la quebrada y se analizó calidad fisicoquímica del agua. RESULTADOS: Predominó el hombre como jefe de hogar, cuatro personas en promedio por vivienda, 69 urbanas y 48 rurales, con permanencia mayor a 20 años en las primeras y menor a cinco años en las segundas. La mayoría, propias con escritura, con conexión 75 % al acueducto y 73 % al alcantarillado. En zona urbana predominó techo en losa y piso en baldosa, en la rural, teja de barro y piso en cemento y paredes en adobe en ambas zonas. El agua de la quebrada cumplió parámetros fisicoquími-cos establecidos en el reglamento técnico del sector de agua potable y saneamiento básico, y resolución No. 2115 de 2007, excepto Turbiedad y Nitritos y se hallaron ocurrencias y concurrencias sobre salud ambiental. DISCUSIÓN: Las características sociodemográficas y condiciones ambientales y sanitarias de las viviendas y sus alrededores, son similares a las reportadas en encuesta de demografía y salud 2010, y en Encuesta Nacional de Salud (ENDS) 2007. La quebrada puede seguir siendo fuente de abastecimiento para consumo humano con tratamiento convencional y como concurrencia, la salud ambiental con enfoque hacia el cuidado y protección del ambiente que difiere del concepto de Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS).

Contaminación ambiental por PM10 dentro y fuera del domicilio y capacidad respiratoria en Puerto Nare, Colombia / PM10 environmental pollution in and around housing and respiratory capacity in Puerto Nare, Colombia

Objetivo Explorar la relación entre niveles de PM10 intra y extradomiciliario y la función pulmonar de los habitantes, corregimiento La Sierra, Puerto Nare, Antioquia-Colombia. Materiales y Métodos Mediante encuesta y observación, se determinaron condiciones ambientales y del entorno inmediato de viviendas correspondientes a 124 habitantes a los cuales se había realizado el examen espirométrico; se monitorearon condiciones meteorológicas: temperatura, humedad relativa, precipitación, velocidad del viento y PM10 (24 horas) al interior y exterior de las casas. Resultados En el 50 % de las viviendas el PM10 interior (0,05mg/m³) fue

Objective Exploring the relationship between PM10 intra- and extra-domiciliary levels and the lung function of people living in La Sierra, Antioquia, Colombia. Materials and Methods A survey and field observations were used for determining the environmental conditions and the immediate household environment of 124 people who had taken a spirometric test. Meteorological conditions were monitored: temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, wind speed and PM10 (24 hours) within and outside the houses. Results Indoor PM10 (0.05 mg/m³) in 50 % of the houses was

[PM10 environmental pollution in and around housing and respiratory capacity in Puerto Nare, Colombia]. / Contaminación ambiental por PM10 dentro y fuera del domicilio y capacidad respiratoria en Puerto Nare, Colombia.

OBJECTIVE: Exploring the relationship between PM10 intra- and extra-domiciliary levels and the lung function of people living in La Sierra, Antioquia, Colombia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A survey and field observations were used for determining the environmental conditions and the immediate household environment of 124 people who had taken a spirometric test. Meteorological conditions were monitored: temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, wind speed and PM10 (24 hours) within and outside the houses. RESULTS: Indoor PM10 (0.05 mg/m3) in 50 % of the houses was