A pattern of adult involvement in highway acidentes / Um padrão de envolvimento dos adultos em acidentes rodoviários

This study aimed to identify the set of circumstances that contributed to the involvement of adults in traffic accidents. The study was of the cross-sectional type using secondary data. The patterns were identified through cluster analysis using a method called Hierarchical Ascendant Classification. Five classes were identified. Three classes involved males with minor injuries resulting from accidents between vehicles or vehicle-object, during the daytime and with dry road surface conditions. Two classes involved females, resulting in severe injuries, and were notable for occurring during the night and with a lower rate of use of seat belts. The findings of this study, especially in relation to the more serious accidents involving the female drivers, draw attention to this situation and point to a need for further studies involving these classes, which are increasingly common in traffic patterns.

Este estudo objetivou identificar o conjunto de circunstâncias que contribuíram para o envolvimento de adultos em acidentes de trânsito. Estudo descritivo transversal, utilizando dados secundários. Os padrões são identificados por meio de análise de grupo, através de um método chamado de Classificação Hierárquica Ascendente. Cinco classes foram identificadas. Três envolvendo homens resultando em agravos leves, a partir de acidentes entre veículos ou veículo-objeto, período diurno e em condições de pista seca. Duas envolvendo mulheres, resultando em gravidade, destacando-se a direção noturna e menor utilização do cinto de segurança. Os achados deste estudo, principalmente no que se refere aos acidentes graves envolvendo motoristas mulheres, chama a atenção e aponta novos estudos envolvendo estas, cada vez mais presentes no trânsito.

A pattern of adult involvement in highway acidentes.

This study aimed to identify the set of circumstances that contributed to the involvement of adults in traffic accidents. The study was of the cross-sectional type using secondary data. The patterns were identified through cluster analysis using a method called Hierarchical Ascendant Classification. Five classes were identified. Three classes involved males with minor injuries resulting from accidents between vehicles or vehicle-object, during the daytime and with dry road surface conditions. Two classes involved females, resulting in severe injuries, and were notable for occurring during the night and with a lower rate of use of seat belts. The findings of this study, especially in relation to the more serious accidents involving the female drivers, draw attention to this situation and point to a need for further studies involving these classes, which are increasingly common in traffic patterns.

A importância da associação de dieta e de atividade física na prevenção e controle do Diabetes mellitus tipo 2 / The importance of the association diet and physical activity on type 2 Diabetes mellitus prevention and control

O Diabetes mellitus (DM) tipo 2 é uma doença crônica de prevalência crescente que promove grande aumento na morbimortalidade da população brasileira. Neste trabalho foi avaliada a importância de uma dieta saudável e da prática regular de atividade física na prevenção e controle desta enfermidade. Mudanças nos hábitos alimentares, como a diminuição do consumo de gorduras saturadas e açúcares e o aumento do consumo de fibras, são fatores que influenciam diretamente na prevenção e tratamento do DM tipo 2. A prática de exercícios resistidos associada ao exercício aeróbio regular tem demonstrado eficácia na prevenção e principalmente, na melhoria da qualidade de vida do paciente diabético. Essas mudanças de estilo de vida devem ser prioridades na área da Saúde Pública, a fim de deter o avanço do DM tipo 2 e proporcionar melhores condições de vida ao indivíduo já acometido pela doença.

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with a high prevalence and morbimortality in the Brazilian population. The aim of this work was evaluated non pharmacological aspects in order to prevent and control this disease. A change in the alimentary habits, a reduced consumption of saturated fats and sugars associated to an increased fibres consumption, are important factors that could directly influence in the prevention and treatment of the Diabetes of type 2. The resistance training associated to aerobics exercises have been useful in the prevention and in the improvement of the quality in life of diabetic patients. Lifestyle changes should be prioritized by Public Health authorities in order to control the type 2 diabetes, as well as providing better conditions of life to the individual with this illness already set.