Platos olvidados o de consumo ocasional en la gastronomía española: Cataluña / Forgotten dishes or occasional consumption in Spanish gastronomy: Catalonia

La gastronomía de Cataluña forma parte de la dieta mediterránea. Posee una gran personalidad muy marcada por su geografía. Incluye una gran variedad de productos del mar, de la montaña y de la huerta. A lo largo de los siglos, las diferentes culturas que han pasado por ese territorio han dejado su marca y los países vecinos también han aportado algunas características. Una amplia variedad de verduras, carnes, pescados, legumbres, quesos, pasta, arroz, y frutos secos, junto con el aceite de oliva y los aromas de hierbas aromáticas y especias configuran un amplio abanico de ingredientes diversos vinculados al territorio y a las tradiciones a lo largo de de la historia. (AU)

The gastronomy of Catalonia is part of the Mediterranean diet. It has a great personality influenced by geography. A wide variety of products from the sea, the mountains, and the garden. Over the centuries, the different cultures that passed through the territory left their mark; the neighboring countries contributed somecharacteristics as well. A wide variety of vegetables, meat, fish, legumes, cheeses, pasta, rice, and nuts, together with olive oil and aromas of aromatic herbs and spices make up a widerange of diverse ingredients linked to the territory and traditions throughout history. (AU)

Effects of Prenatal Nicotine Exposure on Infant Language Development: A Cohort Follow Up Study.

Objectives To study the longitudinal effects of prenatal nicotine exposure on cognitive development, taking into consideration prenatal and postnatal second-hand smoke exposure. Methods A cohort follow up study was carried out. One hundred and fifty-eight pregnant women and their infants were followed during pregnancy and infant development (at 6, 12, 30 months). In each trimester of pregnancy and during postnatal follow-up, a survey was administered to obtain sociodemographic data and the details of maternal and close familial toxic habits. Obstetric and neonatal data were obtained from hospital medical records. To assess cognitive development, the Bayley Scales of Infant Development were applied at 6, 12 and 30 months; to assess language development, the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories were applied at 12 months and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test at 30 months. Results After adjustment for confounding variables, the results showed that infants prenatally exposed to cigarette smoke recorded poor cognitive development scores. Language development was most consistently affected, specifically those aspects related to auditory function (vocalizations, sound discrimination, word imitation, prelinguistic vocalizations, and word and sentence comprehension). Conclusions for Practice Irrespective of prenatal, perinatal and sociodemographic data (including infant postnatal nicotine exposure), prenatal exposure to cigarette smoke and second-hand smoke affect infant cognitive development, especially language abilities.

Percepción del sistema sanitario catalán de la población marroquí. Creencias sobre salud y enfermedad / Moroccan population perception of the catalonian health system. Beliefs on health and disease

ObjetivoDescribir la percepción que tiene la población marroquí del sistema sanitario catalán.DiseñoEstudio epidemiológico descriptivo y transversal.EmplazamientoInstituciones sociales y población general marroquí de la ciudad de Reus.ParticipantesCiento cincuenta individuos (el 50,8% eran mujeres) de 33±13 años de edad, de origen marroquí. Porcentaje de participación: 82,7%.MétodoValoración de la percepción del sistema sanitario catalán mediante un cuestionario validado para el estudio, traducido al árabe.ResultadosLa población marroquí cree mayoritariamente en la efectividad de los fármacos y los programas de vacunación, pero también piensa que la enfermedad depende de la voluntad de Alá (el 93,7% de las mujeres y el 95,0% de los hombres). La desconfianza de los maridos a que los médicos varones atiendan a su mujer aumenta con los años de residencia en nuestro país (del 17,1 al 21,1%).ResultadosEl colectivo se siente satisfecho con el sistema sanitario español (el 92,2% de las mujeres y el 86,7% de los hombres), aunque tiene dificultades relacionadas con el idioma (el 51,6% de las mujeres y el 43,3% de los hombres) y, especialmente los hombres, manifiestan dificultades para acudir a las visitas programadas (50,8%).ConclusionesLa mayoría de los inmigrantes de origen marroquí están satisfechos con la asistencia sanitaria recibida en Cataluña. Indican como principales problemas las dificultades para acudir a las visitas programadas y el idioma.ConclusionesEl tiempo de residencia en España no disminuye las dificultades y las diferencias en la relación con la población marroquí con el sistema sanitario. Esto indica la necesidad de promover acciones educativas en los colectivos implicados(AU)

ObjectiveTo describe the perception that the Moroccan population have of the Catalonian Health System.DesignA cross-sectional, descriptive epidemiological study.SettingSocial Institutions and the general Moroccan population in the city of Reus, Spain.ParticipantsA total of 150 people of Moroccan origin (50.8% females) from 33±13 years of age, were selected, of which 82.7% took part.MethodEvaluation of the perception of the Catalonian Health System using a questionnaire validated for the study, translated into Arabic.ResultsThe majority of the Moroccan population believe that medications and vaccination programmes are effective, but also think that the disease depends on Allah (93.7% females and 95% males). The distrust of the husbands that their wives may be seen by male doctors increases (from 17.1% to 21.1%).ResultsAs group they felt satisfied with the Spanish Health System (92.2% females and 86.7% males), had difficulties associated with language (51.6% females and 43.3% males) and, the males, in particular, found it difficult to keep appointments (50.8%).ConclusionsThe majority of immigrants of Moroccan origin are satisfied with the health care received in Catalonia. The main difficulties they appear to have are keeping appointments and the language.ConclusionsThe length of residence in Spain as regards the Moroccan population does not decrease the difficulties and differences in the Health System. This shows that education activities need to be promoted in the groups involved(AU)

[Moroccan population perception of the Catalonian health system. Beliefs on health and disease]. / Percepción del sistema sanitario catalán de la población marroquí. Creencias sobre salud y enfermedad.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the perception that the Moroccan population have of the Catalonian Health System. DESIGN: A cross-sectional, descriptive epidemiological study. SETTING: Social Institutions and the general Moroccan population in the city of Reus, Spain. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 150 people of Moroccan origin (50.8% females) from 33+/-13 years of age, were selected, of which 82.7% took part. METHOD: Evaluation of the perception of the Catalonian Health System using a questionnaire validated for the study, translated into Arabic. RESULTS: The majority of the Moroccan population believe that medications and vaccination programmes are effective, but also think that the disease depends on Allah (93.7% females and 95% males). The distrust of the husbands that their wives may be seen by male doctors increases (from 17.1% to 21.1%). As group they felt satisfied with the Spanish Health System (92.2% females and 86.7% males), had difficulties associated with language (51.6% females and 43.3% males) and, the males, in particular, found it difficult to keep appointments (50.8%). CONCLUSIONS: The majority of immigrants of Moroccan origin are satisfied with the health care received in Catalonia. The main difficulties they appear to have are keeping appointments and the language. The length of residence in Spain as regards the Moroccan population does not decrease the difficulties and differences in the Health System. This shows that education activities need to be promoted in the groups involved.