Factores asociados con rigidez de las articulaciones del hombro y la cadera en adultos mayores / Factors associated with stiffness of the shoulder and hips joints in the elderly

Introducción: mantener el nivel adecuado de flexibilidad en la edad adulta es importante para realizar las actividades básicas de la vida diaria; sin embargo, esta puede verse afectada negativamente por distintos factores, como el sedentarismo, la artrosis, la diabetes y el estado emocional. Objetivo: analizar la prevalencia de la rigidez en las articulaciones del hombro y coxofemoral, con factores asociados en los adultos mayores de la ciudad de Cuenca, Ecuador. Metodología: estudio analítico transversal con una muestra de 160 adultos mayores de las residencias geriátricas de la ciudad de Cuenca, Ecuador. La información se recolectó aplicando dos tests que valoran la flexibilidad, incluidos en la batería Senior fitness test (SFT): el Back scratch (TBS) y el test Chair sit and reach (TCSAR), para valorar el grado de rigidez de las articulaciones del hombro y coxofemoral. El nivel de actividad física se evaluó utilizando el test Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA), y se utilizaron el test Yesavege para valorar el grado de depresión y la historia clínica de cada paciente, para conocer antecedentes de diabetes mellitus o artrosis. Se analizaron los datos con el programa SPSS versión 20.0®, por medio de medidas de frecuencia, dispersión, análisis bivariado (OR, IC, valor P). Resultados: se evidenció la inactividad física como factor de riesgo importante para padecer rigidez de articulación del hombro p=0,023, articulación coxofemoral p<0,001; además, la artrosis como factor de riesgo para rigidez en miembros superiores. La pre-valencia de rigidez articular fue de 40,6% en miembros inferiores y el 70,6%en los miembros superiores. Conclusión: los hallazgos de esta investigación corroboran que la inactividad física pue-de llevar a la pérdida progresiva de la flexibilidad en adultos mayores, con disminución en el rango de movimiento articular y limitación funcional. (AU)

Introduction: maintaining the appropriate level of flexibility in adulthood is important to carry out the basic activities of daily life; however, this can be negatively affected by different factors, such as a sedentary lifestyle, osteoarthritis, diabetes and emotional state. Objective: to analyze the prevalence of stiffness in the shoulder and coxofemoral joints, with associated factors in older adults in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. Methodology: cross-sectional analytical study with a sample of 160 older adults from nursing homes in the city of Cuenca. The information was collected by applying two tests that assess flexibility, included in the senior fitness test (SFT) battery: the back scratch (TBS) and the chair sit and reach test (TCSAR), to assess the degree of stiffness of the knee joint. shoulder and coxofemoral. The level of physical activity was evaluated using the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) test, the Yesavege test was used to assess the degree of depression and the clinical history of each patient to determine a history of diabetes mellitus or osteoarthritis. The data were analyzed with the SPSS version 20.0 program, through measures of frequency, dispersion, and bivariate analysis (OR, CI, P value). Results: physical inactivity was evidenced as an important risk factor for shoulder joint stiffness p=0.023, coxofemoral joint p=<0.001; in addition, osteoarthritis as a risk factor for stiffness in the upper limbs. The prevalence of joint stiffness was 40.6% in the lower limbs and 70.6% in the upper limbs. Conclusion: the findings of this research corroborate that physical inactivity can lead to progressive loss of flexibility in older adults, with decreased range of joint movement and functional limitation. (AU)

Type 2 diabetes: Prevalence of hypoglycemia in public versus private health care system

Social vulnerability has proved to be an independent risk factor for hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes. In some countries, patients who are in a vulnerable situation are assisted in the public health system which provides free medical care. This study compares the prevalence of hypoglycemia among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), in public versus private sector and its relationship with social vulnerability. This multicentric descriptive study included 600 patients with T2D from public and private care institutions of Argentina. Socioeconomic level (SEL) was evaluated through the Marketing Argentinean Association survey. Number of severe, documented symptomatic and asymptomatic hypoglycemias were registered. Among the patients included, 66% were assisted in the public sector. The 41% of patients (n = 246) registered at least 1 episode of any hypoglycemia event being more prevalent in the public sector compared to the private sector (50% vs. 22%). In the adjusted analysis it was observed a greater risk of hypoglycemia in public sector (OR 4, 95% CI 2.65-6.04) and in patients that did not have diabetological education (OR 2.28 95% CI 1.35-3.84). Similarly, unemployment (OR 5.04 95% CI 2.69-9.46), and marginal SEL (OR 60.79 95% CI 14.89-248.13) increased the risk of hypoglycemia. Several factors related to social vulnerability as unemployment, marginal SEL and poor sanitary education showed a significant increase in the hypoglycemia risk. Professionals working with people with diabetes must take into account these factors for a safe treatment of the disease.

La vulnerabilidad social ha demostrado ser un factor de riesgo independiente de hipoglucemia en pacientes con diabetes. Los pacientes que se encuentran en situación de vulnerabilidad social reciben asistencia en el sistema de salud pública que brinda atención médica gratuita. Este estudio compara la prevalencia de hipoglucemia en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 en el sector público frente al privado y su relación con la vulnerabilidad social. Se realizó un estudio multicéntrico descriptivo que incluyó 600 pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 de instituciones de atención pública y privada de Córdoba. El nivel socioeconómico se evaluó a través de la encuesta de la Asociación Argentina de Marketing que evalúa la dimensión social, educativa y económica para estratificar el nivel socioeconómico. Se registró el número de hipoglucemias graves, documentadas sintomáticas y asintomáticas. El 66% de los pacientes pertenecían al sector público. El 41% de los pacientes (n = 246) registró al menos 1 episodio de cualquier evento de hipoglucemia. En el análisis ajustado, se observó un mayor riesgo de hipoglucemia en el sector público (OR 4, 95% CI 2.65-6.04), en pacientes que no tenían educación diabetológica previa (OR 2.28, 95% CI 1.35-3.84), en desempleados (OR 5.04, 95% CI 2.69-9.46) y en aquellos con nivel socioeconómico marginal (OR 60.79 95% CI 14.89-248.13). Factores relacionados con la vulnerabilidad social como el desempleo, el nivel socioeconómico marginal y educación sanitaria deficiente mostraron un aumento en el riesgo de hipoglucemia. Los profesionales que trabajan con personas con diabetes deben tener en cuenta estos factores para un tratamiento seguro de la enfermedad.

Tuberculose e diabetes: associação com características sociodemográficas e de diagnóstico e tratamento. Brasil, 2007-2011 / Tuberculosis and diabetes: association with sociodemographic characteristics and diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. Brazil, 2007-2011

RESUMO: Introdução: A comorbidade tuberculose e diabetes ainda continua um desafio para a saúde pública mundial. Objetivo: Analisar o perfil sociodemográfico e as características do diagnóstico e tratamento dos casos de tuberculose com e sem diabetes no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação e do Sistema de Gestão Clínica de Hipertensão Arterial e Diabetes Mellitus da Atenção Básica, no período de 2007 a 2011. Modelo de regressão de Poisson com variância robusta foi utilizado para estimar a razão de prevalência (RP) e seus respectivos intervalos de confiança. Resultados: A comorbidade estudada foi encontrada em 7,2% dos casos. Modelo hierárquico mostrou maior RP entre indivíduos do sexo feminino (RP = 1,31; intervalo de confiança de 95% - IC95% 1,27 - 1,35); maior associação nas faixas etárias 40-59 anos e ≥ 60 anos (RP = 11,70; IC95% 10,21 - 13,39 e RP = 17,49; IC95% 15,26-20,05) e com resultado positivo da baciloscopia - primeira amostra (RP = 1,40; IC95% 1,35 - 1,47). Reingresso após abandono e abandono foram inversamente associados na comorbidade (RP = 0,66; IC95% 0,57 - 0,76 e RP = 0,79; IC95% 0,72 - 0,87). Conclusão: Os achados, como a relação inversa do abandono ao tratamento da tuberculose no grupo das pessoas com comorbidade, reforçam a importância de ações integradas nos serviços para mudar o cenário dessa desafiadora comorbidade.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Tuberculosis and diabetes comorbidity remains a challenge for global public health. Objective: To analyze the sociodemographic profile and the diagnostic and treatment characteristics of tuberculosis cases with and without diabetes in Brazil. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System and the Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Primary Care Clinical Management System, from 2007 to 2011. We adopted a Poisson regression model with robust variance to estimate the prevalence ratios (PR) and their respective confidence intervals. Results: We found the studied comorbidity in 7.2% of cases. The hierarchical model showed a higher PR among women (PR=1.31; 95% confidence interval - 95%CI 1.27-1.35); a greater association in the age groups 40-59 years and ≥ 60 years (PR=11.70; 95%CI 10.21-13.39, and PR=17.49; 95%CI 15.26-20.05), and in those with positive sputum smear microscopy results - 1st sample (PR=1.40; 95%CI 1.35-1.47). Return after treatment discontinuation and treatment discontinuation were inversely associated with comorbidity (PR=0.66; 95%CI 0.57-0.76 and PR=0.79; 95%CI 0.72-0.87). Conclusion: The findings, such as the inverse relationship with tuberculosis treatment discontinuation in the group of people with comorbidity, reinforce the importance of integrated actions in health services to change the scenario of this challenging comorbidity.

Diabetes and covid-19: more than the sum of two morbidities

ABSTRACT The coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) pandemic has caused a public health emergency worldwide. Risk, severity and mortality of the disease have been associated with non-communicable chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus. Accumulated evidence has caused great concern in countries with high prevalence of this morbidity, such as Brazil. This text shows the picture of diabetes in Brazil, followed by epidemiological data and explanatory hypothesis for the association between diabetes and covid-19. We emphasized how the burden of these two morbidities in a middle-income country has aggravated this pandemic scenario. The comprehension of this association and biological plausibility may help face this pandemic and future challenges.

Profile of patients with hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus from Primary Healthcare units / Perfil de pacientes com hipertensão arterial e/ou diabetes mellitus de unidades de Atenção Primária à Saúde

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the characteristics of patients with hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus from Primary Healthcare units. Methods This is a retrospective study, with data collected from December 2014 of patients with hypertension and/or diabetes from 13 Primary Healthcare units located in the Southern region of Sao Paulo (SP, Brazil). Patients were compared by sex, diagnosis and cardiovascular risk using student t test, one way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis and χ2 tests. Results We evaluated 28,496 patients aged 20 years to 79 years (mean of 57.8 years). Most of patients were women (63.2%) and aged 50 years old or older (74.2%). The participation in the Programa Remédio em Casa (Medicine at Home Program) was higher among women (12.7%), and the proportions of hypertension, diabetes and both diseases were 68.0%, 7.9% and 24.1%, respectively. Patients with hypertension and diabetes had higher participation in Medicine at Home Program (13.3%), and those with diabetes only had higher participation in Programa de Automonitoramento Glicêmico (Self-Monitoring Glucose Program) (20.0%). The proportions of low, moderate, and high cardiovascular risk were 33.0%, 15.5%, and 51.5%, respectively. Conclusion The sample of this study consisted of patients who were mostly women, aged 50 years or older and diagnosed with hypertension. Almost a quarter of patients also had diabetes and approximately one third and half of them were classified as low and high cardiovascular risk.

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar as características de pacientes com hipertensão arterial e/ou diabetes mellitus de unidades de Atenção Primária à Saúde. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo, com dados de dezembro de 2014 de pacientes com hipertensão e/ou diabetes, de 13 unidades de Atenção Primária à Saúde localizadas na região sul da cidade de São Paulo (SP). Os pacientes foram comparados por sexo, diagnósticos e risco cardiovascular, por meio dos testes t de Student, análise de variância de um fator, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis e χ2. Resultados Foram avaliados 28.496 pacientes, de 20 anos a 79 anos de idade (média de 57,8 anos), sendo a maioria do sexo feminino (63,2%) e com 50 anos ou mais de idade (74,2%). A participação no Programa Remédio em Casa foi maior no sexo feminino (12,7%) e as proporções de hipertensão, diabetes e de ambas as doenças foram de 68,0%, 7,9% e 24,1%, respectivamente. Os pacientes com hipertensão e diabetes apresentaram maior proporção de participação no Programa Remédio em Casa (13,3%) e aqueles com apenas diabetes apresentaram maior proporção de participação no Programa de Automonitoramento Glicêmico (20,0%). As proporções de risco cardiovascular baixo, moderado e alto foram de 33,0%, 15,5% e 51,5%, respectivamente. Conclusão A amostra deste estudo foi constituída por pacientes em sua maioria do sexo feminino, com 50 anos ou mais de idade e diagnóstico de hipertensão. Cerca de um quarto dos pacientes apresentava também diabetes e aproximadamente um terço e metade deles foram categorizados como risco cardiovascular baixo e alto, respectivamente.

Prevalence of carotid stenosis and incidence of ischemic stroke in patients undergoing non-coronary cardiac surgery

Abstract Introduction: Many publications on coronary surgery and carotid stenosis (CS) can be found, but we do not have enough information about the relationship between ischemic stroke, CS and non-coronary cardiac surgery. Objectives: To evaluate the incidence and risk factors associated with the stroke and CS ≥50% in patients undergoing non-coronary surgeries. Objectives: We assessed 241 patients, aged 40 years or older, between 2009 and 2016, operated in Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Ponta Grossa-PR, Brazil. We perform carotid Doppler in patients 40 years of age or older before any cardiac surgery as a routine. The incidence and possible risk factors for CS ≥50% and perioperative stroke were analyzed by univariate statistical analysis. Results: 11 patients (4.56%) presented perioperative stroke. The risk factor for stroke was CS ≥50%: OR=5.3750 (1.2909-22.3805), P=0.0208. Eighteen patients (7.46%) had CS ≥50% and their risk factors were extracardiac arteriopathy: OR=18.6607 (6.3644-54.7143), P<0.0001; COPD: OR=3.9040 (1.4491-10.5179), P=0.0071; diabetes mellitus: OR=2.9844 (1.0453-8.5204), P=0.0411; recent myocardial infarction: OR=13.8125 (1.8239-104.6052), P=0.0110; EuroSCORE II higher P=0.0056. Conclusion: The incidences of stroke and CS ≥50% were 4.56% and 7.46%, respectively. The risk factor for stroke was CS ≥50% and for CS ≥50% were extracardiac arteriopathy, COPD, diabetes mellitus, recent myocardial infarction and higher EuroSCORE II.

Prevalencia de complicaciones de la diabetes y comorbilidades asociadas en medicina familiar del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social / Prevalence of complications of diabetes and associated comorbidities in family medicine of the Mexican Institute

Resumen Introducción: La prevalencia de complicaciones crónicas y comorbilidades en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 (DT2) se han incrementado en el mundo. Objetivo: Comparar la prevalencia de complicaciones y comorbilidades crónicas en pacientes con DT2 en 36 unidades de medicina familiar de cinco delegaciones del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS). Métodos: Conforme los códigos de la Décima Revisión de la Clasificación Internacional de Enfermedades se identificaron las complicaciones (hipoglucemia, pie diabético, enfermedad renal, retinopatía, enfermedad cardiaca isquémica, enfermedad cerebrovascular y falla cardiaca) y comorbilidades (enfermedad hepática, cáncer, anemia) de DT2. Se compararon por delegación, edad, sexo y tiempo de evolución. Resultados: Las complicaciones y comorbilidades fueron más comunes en personas ≥ 62 años. De 297 100 pacientes, 34.9 % presentó cualquier complicación; microvasculares en el norte industrial (32 %), macrovasculares en el este rural (12.3 %) y comorbilidades (5 %) en el sur de la Ciudad de México; estas complicaciones predominaron en los hombres (cualquier complicación 30.2 %). La falla cardiaca y las comorbilidades fueron más comunes en mujeres (5.6 y 4.9 %). Conclusiones: Las complicaciones y comorbilidades de DT2 mostraron diferencias geográficas y de sexo y fueron mayores con la edad y el tiempo de evolución. Urge reforzar estrategias para la prevención de las complicaciones y comorbilidades en los pacientes con DT2.

Abstract Introduction: The prevalence of chronic complications and comorbidities in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased worldwide. Objective: To compare the prevalence of complications and chronic comorbidities in patients with T2D at 36 family medicine units of five chapters of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS). Method: Complications (hypoglycemia, diabetic foot, kidney disease, retinopathy, ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and heart failure) and comorbidities (liver disease, cancer and anemia) were identified according to codes of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision. Comparisons were made by chapter, age, gender and evolution time. Results: Complications and comorbidities were more common in subjects aged ≥ 62 years. Out of 297 100 patients, 34.9 % had any complication; microvascular complications (32 %) prevailed in the industrial North, whereas macrovascular complications (12.3 %) did in the rural East, and comorbidities (5 %) in southern Mexico City. Complications predominated in men (any complication, 30.2 %). Heart failure and comorbidities were more common in women (5.6 % and 4.9 %, respectively). Conclusions: T2D complications and comorbidities showed geographic and gender differences, and were greater with older age and longer evolution time. It is urgent for strategies for the prevention of complications and comorbidities to be reinforced in patients with T2D.

Prevalence and factors associated to chronic kidney disease in older adults / Prevalência e fatores associados à doença renal crônica em idosos

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To verify the prevalence of chronic kidney disease and the factors associated to it in older adults (≥ 60 years). METHODS This is a population-based research conducted in 2014, involving 1,016 older adults living in urban and rural areas of the municipality of Rio Branco, Acre. Chronic kidney disease was defined by glomerular filtration rate < 60 ml/min/1.73 m 2 , estimated by the equations of the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration, and the presence of albuminuria > 29 mg/g. Association measure were estimated by gross and adjusted odds ratio (OR), with a confidence level of 95% (95%CI). RESULTS The overall prevalence of chronic kidney disease was 21.4% in older adults, with the associated factors age, diabetes (OR = 3.39; 95%CI 2.13-5.40), metabolic syndrome (OR = 2.49; 95%CI 1.71-3.63), self-assessment of poor health (OR = 1.79; 95%CI 1.10-2.91), arterial hypertension (OR = 1.82; 95%CI 1.04-3.19) and obesity (OR = 1.69; 95%CI 1.02-2.80). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of chronic kidney disease was high in older adults, being associated with age, self-assessment of health as bad or very bad, obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Verificar a prevalência de doença renal crônica e os fatores a ela associados em idosos (≥ 60 anos). MÉTODOS Trata-se de um inquérito de base populacional realizado em 2014, envolvendo 1.016 idosos residentes nas zonas urbana e rural do município de Rio Branco, Acre. A doença renal crônica foi definida pela taxa de filtração glomerular < 60 ml/min/1,73 m 2 , estimada pelas equações da Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration , e presença de albuminúria > 29 mg/g. Medidas de associação foram estimadas por regressão logística (OR) bruta e ajustada, com grau de confiança de 95% (IC95%). RESULTADOS A prevalência geral de doença renal crônica foi de 21,4% nos idosos, com os fatores associados idade, diabetes (OR = 3,39; IC95% 2,13-5,40), síndrome metabólica (OR = 2,49; IC95% 1,71-3,63), autoavaliação de saúde ruim (OR = 1,79; IC95% 1,10-2,91), hipertensão arterial (OR = 1,82; IC95% 1,04-3,19) e obesidade (OR = 1,69; IC95% 1,02-2,80). CONCLUSÕES A prevalência de doença renal crônica foi alta entre os idosos, estando associada com idade, autoavaliação de saúde como ruim ou muito ruim, obesidade, diabetes e síndrome metabólica.

Estudo da prevalência de alterações orais em uma população de pacientes diabéticos do estado da Paraíba / Study of the prevalence of oral changes in a population of diabetic patients in the state of Paraiba

Introdução: o Diabetes Mellitus (DM) atinge cerca de 425 milhões de pessoas no mundo. A cavidade oral pode se tornar susceptível ao surgimento de inúmeras alterações decorrentes do DM como xerostomia, infecções, queilites, alterações gengivais e periodontais. Objetivo: determinar a prevalência de alterações da cavidade oral em pacientes com DM. Material e Método: A amostra foi composta por 118 indivíduos com DM atendidos nas unidades básicas de saúde da família. As características clínicas dos pacientes foram analisadas com auxílio de espátula e iluminação artificial e registradas em um formulário previamente elaborado. Para a análise estatística foi considerado o valor de p<0,05 como significativo. Resultados: da amostra, 38 (32,2%) indivíduos eram do sexo masculino e 80 (67,8%) do sexo feminino, sendo a média de idade de 63,6 anos. O tipo 2 de DM foi o mais frequente (n=109/92,4%). Observou-se alta prevalência de alterações orais, destacando-se: a xerostomia, que exibiu associação com o uso de medicamentos (p=0,049) e a doença periodontal mais frequente em indivíduos com ≤ 60 anos (p<0,0001). A maioria dos indivíduos que fazia uso de hipoglicemiantes orais não apresentou a doença (77,8%; p=0,035). As lesões potencialmente malignas estiveram associadas com o sexo masculino (65,2%; p<0,0001) e com indivíduos de idade acima de 60 anos (82,6%; p<0,015). Conclusão: os indivíduos com DM apresentaram alta prevalência de alterações orais, destacando-se a xerostomia, doença periodontal e alterações potencialmente malignas sugerindo que o diabetes pode influenciar o desenvolvimento e/ou agravamento das doenças orais.(AU)

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) affects about 425 million people worldwide. The oral cavity may become susceptible to the emergence of numerous changes from DM, such as xerostomia, infections, cheilitis, and gingival and periodontal changes. Objective: To determine the prevalence of oral cavity changes in patients with DM. Material and Method: The sample consisted of 118 individuals with DM assisted at basic family health units. The clinical characteristics of the patients were analyzed using an oral spatula and artificial lighting, and they were recorded on a form previously prepared. For the statistical analysis, the value of p <0.05 was considered significant. Results: From the sample, 38 (32.2%) individuals were men and 80 (67.8%) were women, with an average age of 63.6 years. Type 2 DM was the most frequent (n = 109 / 92.4%). There was a high prevalence of oral changes, namely xerostomia, which showed association with medication use (p = 0.049) and a higher frequency of periodontal disease in individuals aged ≤ 60 years (p <0.0001). Most of the individuals who used oral hypoglycemic agents did not present the disease (77.8%; p = 0.035). Potentially malignant lesions were associated with the male sex (65.2%, p <0.0001) and individuals over 60 years old (82.6%, p <0.015). Conclusion: Individuals with DM presented a high prevalence of oral changes, especially xerostomia, periodontal disease, and potentially malignant changes, suggesting that diabetes may affect the development and/or aggravation of oral diseases.(AU)

Carga da doença para as amputações de membros inferiores atribuíveis ao diabetes mellitus no Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, 2008-2013 / Carga de enfermedad para las amputaciones de miembros inferiores, atribuibles a la diabetes mellitus en el Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, 2008-2013 / Burden of disease from lower limb amputations attributable to diabetes mellitus in Santa Catarina State, Brazil, 2008-2013

O objetivo foi estimar a carga da doença para as amputações de membros inferiores atribuíveis ao diabetes mellitus no Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, no período de 2008 a 2013. Realizou-se um estudo epidemiológico descritivo, utilizando-se o cálculo de anos de vida perdidos ajustados por incapacidade (DALY - disability-adjusted life years). A carga da doença foi alta, mais de 8 mil DALY, distribuídos entre homens e mulheres. A incapacidade respondeu por 93% do DALY e a mortalidade por 7,5%. A carga dos homens foi 5.580,6 DALY, praticamente o dobro das mulheres (2.894,8), sendo que a participação do componente anos de vida saudável perdidos em virtude de incapacidade (YLD - years lost due to disability) dos homens impulsionou esta taxa para 67,6% do total do DALY. Os homens vivem mais tempo com a amputação, por isto perdem mais anos de vida sadia (65,8%), e a mortalidade é maior entre as mulheres (61%). As distribuições das taxas de DALY no estado não mostraram distribuição homogênea. A intensificação de avaliação, planejamento e desenvolvimento de estratégias custo-efetivas para a prevenção e educação em saúde para o pé diabético deve ser considera a partir da maior vulnerabilidade masculina.

El objetivo fue estimar la carga de enfermedad para las amputaciones de miembros inferiores, atribuibles a la diabetes mellitus en el Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, durante el período de 2008 a 2013. Se realizó un estudio epidemiológico descriptivo, utilizándose el cálculo de años de vida ajustados por discapacidad (DALY - disability-adjusted life years). La carga de la enfermedad fue alta, más de 8 mil DALY distribuidos entre hombres y mujeres. La incapacidad supuso un 93% del DALY y la mortalidad un 7,5%. La carga de los hombres fue 5.580,6 DALY, prácticamente el doble de las mujeres (2.894,8), siendo que la participación del componente años de vida saludable perdidos por discapacidad (YLD - years lost due to disability) de los hombres impulsó esta tasa hacia un 67,6% del total del DALY. Los hombres viven más tiempo con la amputación, por ello pierden más años de vida sana (65,8%), y la mortalidad es mayor entre las mujeres (61%). Las distribuciones de las tasas de DALY en el estado no mostraron distribución homogénea. La intensificación de evaluación, planificación y desarrollo de estrategias costo-efectivas para la prevención y educación en salud para el pie diabético debe ser considerada a partir de la mayor vulnerabilidad masculina

The objective was to estimate the burden of disease from lower limb amputations attributable to diabetes mellitus in Santa Catarina State, Brazil, from 2008 to 2013. A descriptive epidemiological study was performed by calculating disability-adjusted life years (DALY). Burden of disease was high, more than 8,000 DALY in men and women. Disability accounted for 93% of DALY and mortality for 7.5%. The burden in men was 5,580.6 DALY, almost double that in women (2,894.8), and the share of the years lost due to disability (YLD) component in men pushed this rate to 67.6% of total DALY. Men live longer following amputation, so they lose more years of healthy life (65.8%), while mortality is higher in women (61%). DALY rates were not distributed homogeneously across the state. The intensification of evaluation, planning, and development of cost-effective strategies for prevention and health education for diabetic foot should be oriented according to higher male vulnerability.

Perfil epidemiológico do Diabetes Mellitus em um estado do nordeste brasileiro / Perfil epidemiológico de la Diabetes Mellitus en un estado del nordeste de Brasil / Epidemiological profile of Diabetes Mellitus in a northeastern brazilian state

Objective: To describe the epidemiological profile of Diabetes Mellitus in Piauí State, in the Northeastern region of Brazil, between 2002 and 2012. Methods: An epidemiological study, with retrospective collection. Secondary data were used from Hiperdia, system available in the Datasus. Results: There were recorded 8551 cases, of which 75.4% of type 2 and 24.6% of type 1. In all the years of the study, the largest number of cases occurred in the age group of 40 to 59 years old, both the type 1 and type 2. The female gender was the most affected by the disease (60.37%). From the associated comorbidities, the one that presented a higher frequency was kidney disease both in patients with DM type 1 (3.4%), as in patients with type 2 DM (2.2%). Conclusion: The knowledge of the epidemiological profile is essential for the development of more effective health actions geared to the reality of DM in Piauí State, in the Northeast of Brazil.

Objetivo: Descrever o perfil epidemiológico do Diabetes Mellitus no estado do Piauí, Brasil, entre 2002 e 2012. Métodos: Estudo epidemiológico, com coleta retrospectiva. Foram utilizados dados secundários do Sistema Hiperdia, disponíveis no Datasus. Resultados: Foram registrados 8.551 casos, dos quais, 75,4% do tipo 2 e 24,6% do tipo 1. Em todos os anos do estudo, o maior número de casos ocorreu na faixa etária de 40 a 59 anos, tanto no tipo 1 quanto no tipo 2. O sexo feminino foi o mais acometido pela doença (60,37%). Das comorbidades associadas, a que apresentou maior frequência foi a doença renal tanto em pacientes com DM tipo 1 (3,4%), quanto em pacientes com DM tipo 2 (2,2%). Conclusão: O conhecimento do perfil epidemiológico é essencial para o desenvolvimento de ações de saúde mais efetivas e voltadas à realidade do DM no estado do Piauí.

Objetivo: Describir el perfil epidemiológico de la Diabetes Mellitus en el estado de Piauí, Brasil, entre 2002 y 2012. Métodos: Un estudio epidemiológico con la colección retrospectiva. Se utilizaron el sistema de datos disponibles en Hiperdia, lado Datasus. Resultados: Se registraron 8.551 casos, de los cuales 75,4% del tipo 2 y el 24,6% tipo 1. En todos los años de estudio, el mayor número de casos se produjo en el grupo de edad 40-59 años, tanto en tipo 1 y tipo 2. La hembra fue el más afectada por la enfermedad (60,37%). De las comorbilidades asociadas, la que presentó una frecuencia más alta era tanto la enfermedad renal en pacientes con DM tipo 1 (3,4%) y en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 (2.2%). Conclusión: El conocimiento del perfil epidemiológico es esencial para el desarrollo de acciones de salud más eficaces y dirigidas a la realidad de DM en el estado de Piauí.

Registro de la Enfermedad Renal Diabética en la Atención Primaria de Salud. Cuba, 2015 / Registry of Diabetic Kidney Disease in Primary Health Care Centers in Cuba, 2015

Introducción: La base del Sistema Nacional de Salud en Cuba radica en los médicos de la familia que registran, evalúan los riesgos, tratan y dan seguimiento a los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas. La Diabetes Mellitus (DM) es la causa principal de enfermedad renal crónica avanzada (ERC) y estos pacientes también son dispensarizados en el país. Objetivos: Caracterizar a la ERC y la ERC-DM, según su registro en la Atención Primaria de Salud. Material y Métodos: Pacientes registrados con ERC (tasa de filtración glomerular <60 mL/min/1,73 m2) en total y de causa diabética en Cuba en 2015, la prevalencia x 1 000 habitantes, según sexo, edad, provincia y nación. Los datos primarios se obtuvieron de los registros de la Dirección Nacional de Estadísticas. Resultados: La prevalencia nacional con ERC fue 2.16 x 1 000 habitantes (incremento de 17,7 vs 2014) y la prevalencia de ERC-DM fue de 0,48 x 1 000 habitantes (incremento de 25,9 vs 2014). Existió un aumento a mayor edad y alcanzó su valor máximo en el grupo de edades de 60-64 años tanto para la ERC (11,4 x 1 000) y en la ERC-DM (2,92 x 1 000). Del total de pacientes con ERC, los diabéticos representaron en 2014, 12,7 por ciento y en 2015, 13,6 por ciento, con mayor frecuencia en el sexo femenino en ambos años 2014=12,7 por ciento y 2015=14,4 por ciento. La prevalencia de pacientes con ERC y la proporción de pacientes con ERC-DM fue menor que lo reportado por la III Encuesta Nacional de Factores de Riesgo. Conclusiones: La ERCestá sub diagnosticada en el país y la ERC-DM lo es aún en mayor grado. Se requiere la implementación de intervenciones efectivas para el diagnóstico temprano de los pacientes en la Atención Primaria de Salud(AU)

Introduction: The basis of Cuban National Health System lies in the Family Doctors who register, evaluate the risks, treat, and follow-up patients with chronic diseases. Diabetes Mellitus(DM) is the main cause of advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), and these patients are also identified and treated all over the country. Objectives: To characterize the CKD and the CKD + DM according to their registries in the Primary Health Care Centers. Material and methods: Patients with CKD caused by diabetes (glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1,73 m2) who were registered in Cuba in the year 2015; with reported prevalence per 1 000 inhabitants; and also characterized according to sex, age, province, and nation. The primary data were taken from the Registries of the National Direction of Statistics. Results: The national prevalence of CKD was 2,16 per 1 000 inhabitants (increase of 17,7 vs 2014), and the prevalence of CKD + DM was 0,48 per 1 000 inhabitants (increase of 25,9 vs 2014). There was an increase at older age, and reached a maximum value in the group of ages from 60-64 years, both for the CKD (11,4 x 1 000) and the CKD + DM (2,92 x 1 000). Out of the total of patients with CKD, the diabetic ones represented the 12,7 percent in 2014, and the 13,6% in 2015, with a higher frequency in the female sex in both years (2014=12,7%, and 2015=14,4%). The prevalence in patients with CKD, and the proportion of patients with CKD + DM was lower than the one reported by the Third National Survey on Risk Factors. Conclusions: CKD is underdiagnosed in the country, and the same thing happens with CKD + DM, but even in a higher degree. The implementation of effective actions is required for the early diagnosis of the patients in the Primary Health Care(AU)

Estimation of cardiovascular risk and detection of subclinical carotid atheromatosis in patients with diabetes without a history of cardiovascular disease

ABSTRACT Objectives Cardiovascular risk estimated by several scores in patients with diabetes mellitus without a cardiovascular disease history and the association with carotid atherosclerotic plaque (CAP) were the aims of this study. Materials and methods Cardiovascular risk was calculate using United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) risk engine, Framingham risk score for cardiovascular (FSCV) and coronary disease (FSCD), and the new score (NS) proposed by the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol. Ultrasound was used to assess CAP occurrence. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed. Results One hundred seventy patients (mean age 61.4 ± 11 years, 58.8% men) were included. Average FSCV, FSCD and NS values were 33.6% ± 21%, 20.6% ± 12% and 24.8% ± 18%, respectively. According to the UKPDS score, average risk of coronary disease and stroke were 22.1% ± 16% and 14.3% ± 19% respectively. Comparing the risks estimated by the different scores a significant correlation was found. The prevalence of CAP was 51%, in patients with the higher scores this prevalence was increased. ROC analysis showed a good discrimination power between subjects with or without CAP. Conclusion The cardiovascular risk estimated was high but heterogenic. The prevalence of CAP increased according to the strata of risk. Understanding the relationship between CAP and scores could improve the risk estimation in subjects with diabetes.

Incidência de complicações autorreferidas pelas pessoas idosas relacionadas ao Diabetes Mellitus: estudo SABE (saúde, bem estar e envelhecimento) / Incidence of self-reported Diabetes Mellitus complications by elderly people - SABE Study (Health, Welfare and Aging)

Introdução -O aumento da população idosa traz consigo o aumento das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, entre elas o Diabetes Mellitus (DM). DM é uma doença que tem como principal característica a hiperglicemia e essa pode levar ao desenvolvimento de várias complicações que aumenta a mortalidade e morbidade de seus portadores. Objetivo -Verificar a incidência de complicações crônicas auto-referidas devidas ao DM e seus fatores associados na população idosa do SABE. Métodos - A amostra foi constituída por 259 idosos diabéticos que foram entrevistados em 2006 e tiveram seu segmento em 2010. Análise estatística realizada por teste qui-quadrado com correção de Rao Scott e regressão logística considerando amostra complexa. Resultados - Dentro da amostra 126 (41,7 por cento ) indivíduos afirmaram ter algum tipo de complicação devido à doença. A proporção de mulheres entre os indivíduos que apresentaram complicações foi de 68,8 por cento e a faixa etária de 70 a 79 anos possui a maior proporção destes com 48,7 por cento . A taxa de incidência de complicações foi calculada por 1.000 pessoas-ano sendo maior para as mulheres do que para os homens, 5,1 e 0,9 casos respectivamente. Para a amostra em geral a incidência foi de 507,9 casos/1.000 pessoas-ano. No modelo de regressão logística a variável renda esteve associada à incidência de complicações como um fator de proteção com uma Razão de Risco Relativo de 0,14 (IC= 0,02;0,98). Conclusão - A maior incidência de complicações em mulheres mostra a necessidade de oferecer maior suporte e orientação para essa população. Os resultados também sugerem que há uma demanda de melhoria nas informações e atenção dada aos idosos com menor condição financeira

Introduction - The increase of the elderly population brings with it the increase of chronic non-transmitted diseases, among them Diabetes Mellitus (DM). DM is a disease that has as main characteristic a hyperglycemia and this can lead to the development of several complications that increases the mortality and morbidity of its carriers. Objective - To verify the incidence of self-reported chronic complications due to DM and its associated factors in the elderly population of SABE Survey. Methods - The sample consisted of 259 elderly diabetics who were interviewed in 2006 and had their segment in 2010. Statistical analysis performed by chi-square test with Rao Scott correction and logistic regression considering a complex sample.Results - Within the sample 126 (41.7 per cent ) individuals reported having some type of complication due to the disease. The proportion of women among those presenting with complications was 68.8 per cent and the age group 70-79 had the highest proportion with 48.7 per cent . The incidence rate of complications was calculated per 1,000 person-times being higher for women than for men, 5.1 and 0.9 cases respectively. For the general sample, the incidence was 507,9 cases/1,000 person-times. In the logistic regression model the income variable was associated with the incidence of complications as a protection factor with a Relative Risk Ratio of 0.14 (CI = 0.02, 0.98). Conclusion - The higher incidence of complications in women shows the need to offer more support and guidance to this population. The results also suggest that there is a demand for improvement in the information and attention given to the elderly with lower financial condition

Carga do diabetes mellitus tipo 2 no Brasil / Carga de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en Brasil / Burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Brazil

O diabetes mellitus tipo 2 se destaca, atualmente, na composição dos indicadores dos Estudos de Carga Global de Doença. Este estudo estimou a carga de doença atribuível ao diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e suas complicações crônicas no Brasil, 2008. Foram calculados os anos de vida perdidos ajustados por incapacidade (DALY), anos de vida perdidos por morte prematura (YLL) e os anos de vida perdidos por conta da incapacidade (YLD) estratificados por sexo, faixa etária e região. O diabetes mellitus tipo 2 representou 5% da carga de doença no Brasil, posicionando-se como a 3ª causa mais importante nas mulheres e a 6ª nos homens na construção do DALY. A maioria do DALY se concentrou na faixa etária entre 30 e 59 anos e foi representado majoritariamente pelo YLD. As maiores taxas de YLL e YLD se concentraram nas regiões Nordeste e Sul, respectivamente. As complicações crônicas do diabetes mellitus tipo 2 representaram 80% do YLD. O diabetes mellitus tipo 2 representou um dos principais agravos de saúde no Brasil em 2008, contribuindo com relevantes parcelas de mortalidade e morbidade.

La diabetes mellitus tipo 2 se destaca, actualmente, en la composición de los indicadores de los Estudios de Carga Global de Enfermedad. Este estudio estimó la carga de la enfermedad, atribuible a la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y sus complicaciones crónicas en Brasil, 2008. Se calcularon los años de vida perdidos, ajustados por incapacidad (DALY), años de vida perdidos por muerte prematura (YLL) y los años de vida perdidos, debido a la incapacidad (YLD), estratificados por sexo, franja de edad y región. La diabetes mellitus tipo 2 representó un 5% de la carga de enfermedad en Brasil, posicionándose como la 3ª causa más importante en las mujeres y la 6ª en los hombres en la construcción del DALY. La mayoría del DALY se concentró en la franja de edad entre 30 y 59 años y fue representado mayoritariamente por el YLD. Las mayores tasas de YLL y YLD se concentraron en las regiones del nordeste y sur, respectivamente. Las complicaciones crónicas de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 representaron un 80% del YLD. El diabetes mellitus tipo 2 representó uno de los principales agravios de salud en Brasil en 2008, contribuyendo con relevantes cuotas de mortalidad y morbilidad.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus currently ranks high among indicators used in Global Burden of Disease Studies. The current study estimated the burden of disease attributable to type 2 diabetes mellitus and its chronic complications in Brazil, 2008. We calculated disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), years of life lost (YLLs), and years lived with disability (YLDs) stratified by gender, age bracket, and major geographic region. Type 2 diabetes mellitus accounted for 5% of the burden of disease in Brazil, ranking 3rd in women and 6th in men in the composition of DALYs. The largest share of DALYs was concentrated in the 30-59-year age bracket and consisted mainly of YLDs. The highest YLL and YLD rates were in the Northeast and South of Brazil, respectively. Chronic complications represented 80% of YLDs from type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus ranked as a leading health problem in Brazil in 2008, accounting for relevant shares of mortality and morbidity.

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma: Brazilian survey

OBJECTIVE: The majority of cases of hepatocellular carcinoma have been reported in individuals with cirrhosis due to chronic viral hepatitis and alcoholism, but recently, the prevalence has become increasingly related to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis around the world. The study aimed to evaluate the clinical and histophatological characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma in Brazilians' patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis at the present time. METHODS: Members of the Brazilian Society of Hepatology were invited to complete a survey regarding patients with hepatocellular carcinoma related to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Patients with a history of alcohol intake (>20 g/day) and other liver diseases were excluded. Hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis was performed by liver biopsy or imaging methods according to the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases’ 2011 guidelines. RESULTS: The survey included 110 patients with a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease from nine hepatology units in six Brazilian states (Bahia, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul). The mean age was 67±11 years old, and 65.5% were male. Obesity was observed in 52.7% of the cases; diabetes, in 73.6%; dyslipidemia, in 41.0%; arterial hypertension, in 60%; and metabolic syndrome, in 57.2%. Steatohepatitis without fibrosis was observed in 3.8% of cases; steatohepatitis with fibrosis (grades 1-3), in 27%; and cirrhosis, in 61.5%. Histological diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma was performed in 47.2% of the patients, with hepatocellular carcinoma without cirrhosis accounting for 7.7%. In total, 58 patients with cirrhosis had their diagnosis by ultrasound confirmed by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Of these, 55% had 1 nodule; 17%, 2 nodules; and 28%, ≥3 nodules. CONCLUSIONS: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is a relevant risk factor associated with hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with and without cirrhosis in Brazil. In this survey, hepatocellular carcinoma was observed in elevated numbers of patients with steatohepatitis without cirrhosis.

Avaliação de neuropatia e complicações vasculares em pacientes com diabetes mellitus em um município rural de Santa Catarina / Evaluation of neuropathy and vascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus in a rural town of Santa Catarina

Introdução: A neuropatia periférica, caracterizada pela degeneração progressiva dos axônios das fibras nervosas, e a doença arterial periférica (DAP) são complicações do diabetes mellitus (DM). São considerados fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de úlceras nos pés de pacientes diabéticos. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo transversal que objetivou caracterizar a prevalência de neuropatia diabética e DAP em pacientes com DM atendidos na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Foi utilizado um formulário de avaliação de dor neuropática, perda de sensibilidade protetora (PSP) e DAP. Ainda, foi realizada aferição do Índice Tornozelo-Braquial e teste com monofilamento 10 gramas. Resultados: Foram avaliados 113 pacientes, dos quais 59 eram mulheres (47,79%). Observou-se que 26,55% (n= 30) apresentava PSP, sendo mais prevalente em mulheres (n= 17) e entre os que não utilizavam insulina (n= 27). A frequência de DAP foi de 13,27% (n= 15). Pacientes do sexo feminino apresentaram associação positiva para o desenvolvimento de DAP + PSP (OR= 3,81; IC 95%= 1,0 -14,53). O uso de insulina esteve associado ao desenvolvimento de risco 2 (OR= 4,02; IC 95%= 1,15 - 14,04). Entre aqueles com HbA1c entre 9,01% e 10%, verificou-se uma associação significativa para a classificação de Risco 3 (OR= 7,25; IC 95%= 1,06 - 49,27). Conclusões: O estabelecimento do perfil de diabéticos em risco para o desenvolvimento de úlceras pode permitir intervenções precoces nos segmentos mais afetados (AU)

Introduction: Peripheral neuropathy, characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve fibers axons and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). They are considered risk factors for developing ulcers in the feet of diabetic patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to characterize the prevalence of diabetic neuropathy and PAD in patients with DM treated at the Family Health Strategy. An evaluation form of neuropathic pain, loss of protective sensation (LPS) and PAD was used. In addition, determination of the Ankle-Brachial Index and test with monofilament 10 grams were performed. Results: We evaluated 113 patients, of whom 59 were women (47.79%). It was observed that 26.55% (n = 30) had LPS, which was more prevalent in women (n = 17) and among those who did not use insulin (n = 27). The frequency of PAD was 13.27% (n = 15). Female patients showed a positive association for the development of PAD + LPS (OR = 3.81; 95% CI = 1.0 -14.53). Insulin use was associated with development of risk 2 (OR = 4.02; 95% CI = 1.15 to 14.04). Among those with HbA1c between 9.01% to 10%, there was a significant association for risk category 3 (OR = 7.25; 95% CI = 1.06 to 49.27). Conclusions: Establishing the profile of diabetics at risk for developing ulcers may allow early interventions in the most affected segments (AU)

Prevalência de Fatores de Risco Cardiovascular em Pacientes em Hemodiálise - O Estudo CORDIAL / Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Hemodialysis Patients - The CORDIAL Study

Fundamentos: Há uma carência de dados epidemiológicos sobre o perfil de risco cardiovascular nos pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise no Brasil. Objetivo: O estudo CORDIAL foi planejado para avaliar fatores de risco cardiovascular e acompanhar a evolução de uma população em programa de hemodiálise numa cidade metropolitana do Brasil. Métodos: Todos os pacientes em hemodiálise por doença renal crônica nos quinze centros de nefrologia de Porto Alegre foram considerados para inclusão na fase inicial do estudo CORDIAL. Dados clínicos, laboratoriais e demográficos foram obtidos nos registros médicos, e em entrevistas individuais estruturadas realizadas com todos os pacientes por pesquisadores treinados. Resultados: Foram incluídos 1215 pacientes (97,3% de todos os que estavam em hemodiálise na cidade de Porto Alegre). A média de idade era 58,3 anos, 59,5% eram homens e 62,8% eram brancos. A prevalência de fatores de risco cardiovascular encontrada foi 87,5% para hipertensão, 84,7% para dislipidemia, 73,1% para sedentarismo, 53,7% para tabagismo e 35,8% para diabetes. Em uma análise multivariada ajustada, sedentarismo (p = 0,032; RP 1,08 - IC95%: 1,01-1,15), dislipidemia (p = 0,019; RP 1,08 - IC95%: 1,01-1,14), e obesidade (p < 0,001; RP 1,96 - IC95%: 1,45-2,63) foram mais frequentes em mulheres; e hipertensão (p = 0,018; PR 1,06 - IC95%: 1,01-1,11) e tabagismo (p = 0,006; RP 2,7 - IC95%: 1,79-4,17) foram mais frequentes naqueles com menos de 65 anos. Sedentarismo apresentou uma associação independente com tempo em diálise inferior a 12 meses (p < 0,001; RP 1,23 - IC95%: 1,14-1,33). Conclusão: Pacientes em hemodiálise nesta metrópole do sul do Brasil apresentaram uma prevalência elevada de fatores de risco cardiovascular similar a diversos países do hemisfério norte. .

Background: There are scarce epidemiological data on cardiovascular risk profile of chronic hemodialysis patients in Brazil. Objective: The CORDIAL study was designed to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors and follow up a hemodialysis population in a Brazilian metropolitan city. Methods: All patients undergoing regular hemodialysis for chronic renal failure in all fifteen nephrology centers of Porto Alegre were considered for inclusion in the baseline phase of the CORDIAL study. Clinical, laboratory and demographic data were obtained in medical records and in structured individual interviews performed in all patients by trained researchers. Results: A total of 1215 patients were included (97.3% of all hemodialysis patients in the city of Porto Alegre). Their average age was 58.3 years old, 59.5% were male and 62.8% were white. The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors observed was 87.5% for hypertension, 84.7% for dyslipidemia, 73.1% for sedentary lifestyle, 53.7% for tobacco use, and 35.8% for diabetes. In a multivariate adjusted analysis, we found that sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.032, PR 1.08 - 95%CI: 1.01-1.15), dyslipidemia (p = 0.019, PR 1.08 - 95%CI: 1.01-1.14), and obesity (p < 0.001, PR 1.96 - 95%CI: 1.45-2.63) were more frequent in women; and hypertension (p = 0.018, PR 1.06 - 95%CI: 1.01-1.11) and tobacco use (p = 0.006, PR 2.7 - 95%CI: 1.79-4.17) were more often found among patients under 65 years old. Sedentary lifestyle was independently associated with time in dialysis less than 12 months (p < 0.001, PR 1.23 - 95% CI: 1.14-1.33). Conclusion: Hemodialysis patients in this southern metropolitan Brazilian city have a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors resembling many northern countries. .

Estimated hospitalizations attributable to Diabetes Mellitus within the public healthcare system in Brazil from 2008 to 2010: study DIAPS 79 / Hospitalizações atribuíveis ao diabete melito no sistema de saúde público do Brasil (2008 a 2010): estudo DIAPS 79

Objective: to estimate the number of hospitalizations attributable to diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications within the public healthcare system in Brazil (SUS) and the mean cost paid per hospitalization. Methods: the official database from the Hospital Information System of the Unified Health System (SIH/SUS) was consulted from 2008 to 2010. The proportion of hospitalizations attributable to DM was estimated using attributable risk methodology. The mean cost per hospitalization corresponds to direct medical costs in nursing and intensive care, from the perspective of the SUS. Results: the proportion of hospitalizations attributable to DM accounted for 8.1% to 12.2% of total admissions in the period, varying according to use of maximum (self-reported with correction factor) or minimal (self-reported) DM prevalence. The hospitalization rate was 47 to 70.8 per 10.000 inhabitants per year. The mean cost per hospitalization varied from 1.302 Brazilian Reais (BRL) to 1,315 BRL. Assuming the maximum prevalence, hospitalizations were distributed as 10.3% as DM itself, 36.6% as chronic DM-associated complications and 53.1% as general medical conditions. Advancing age was accompanied by an increase in hospitalization rates and corresponding costs, and more pronounced in male patients. Conclusion: the results express the importance of DM in terms of the use of health care resources and demonstrate that studies of hospitalizations with DM as a primary diagnosis are not sufficient to assess the magnitude of the impact of this disease. .

Objetivo: estimar o número de hospitalizações atribuíveis ao diabete melito (DM) e suas complicações no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) brasileiro e avaliar o valor médio pago por hospitalização. Métodos: foram consultados bancos de dados do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do Sistema Único de Saúde (SIH/SUS), no período de 2008 a 2010. As proporções de hospitalizações atribuíveis ao DM foram estimadas por meio da metodologia do risco atribuível. O custo médio por hospitalização correspondeu aos custos diretos médicos em enfermaria e tratamento intensivo, sob a perspectiva do SUS. Resultados: hospitalizações atribuíveis ao DM corresponderam a 8,1 a 12,2% do total de internações no período, variando de acordo com a utilização de prevalência máxima (autorreferida com fator de correção) ou mínima (autorreferida) para DM. A taxa de hospitalização foi de 47 a 70,8 por 10 mil habitantes por ano. O custo médio por hospitalização variou de R$ 1.302 a R$ 1.315. Assumindo-se a prevalência máxima, as hospitalizações se (*) Fractions attributable to chronic complications and general medical conditions calculated based on the self-reported prevalence from the VIGITEL survey (**) Fractions attributable to chronic complications and general medical conditions calculated based on the self-reported data expended to include the undiagnosed distribuíram em 10,3% como DM propriamente dito, 36,6% associadas às complicações crônicas do DM e 53,1% atribuídas a condições médicas gerais. O avanço da idade foi acompanhado pelo aumento nas taxas de hospitalizações e nos custos médios correspondentes, sendo mais acentuado nos pacientes do gênero ...