Prevalence, trends, and factors associated with hypertensive crisis among Peruvian adults / Prevalencia, tendencias y factores asociados a la crisis hipertensiva en adultos peruanos / Prevalência, tendências e fatores associados à crise hipertensiva em adultos peruanos

There are few studies focused on the epidemiology of hypertensive crisis at the population level in resource-constrained settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and trends over time of hypertensive crisis, as well as the factors associated with this condition among adults. A secondary data analysis was carried out using the Peruvian Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES). Hypertensive crisis was defined based on the presence of systolic (≥ 180mmHg) or diastolic (≥ 110mmHg) blood pressure, regardless of previous diagnosis or medication use. The factors associated with our outcome were evaluated using multinomial logistic regression, and the trend of hypertensive crisis was evaluated using the Cochrane-Armitage test. Data from 260,167 participants were analyzed, with a mean age of 44.2 (SD: 16.9) years and 55.5% were women. Hypertension prevalence was 23% (95%CI: 22.7-23.4) and, among them, 5.7% (95%CI: 5.4-5.9) had hypertensive crisis, with an overall prevalence of 1.5% (95%CI: 1.4-1.6). From 2014 to 2022, a significant decrease in the prevalence of hypertensive crisis was observed, from 1.7% in 2014 to 1.4% in 2022 (p = 0.001). In the multivariable model, males, increasing age, living in urban areas, high body mass index, and self-reported type 2 diabetes were positively associated with hypertensive crisis, whereas higher educational level, socioeconomic status, and high altitude were inversely associated. There is a need to improve strategies for the diagnosis, treatment, and control of hypertension, especially hypertensive crisis.

Pocos estudios se han centrado en la epidemiología de la crisis hipertensiva a nivel poblacional en entornos de recursos limitados. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia y tendencia, a lo largo del tiempo, de la crisis hipertensiva y los factores asociados a esta condición en adultos. Se realizó un análisis de datos secundarios utilizando la Encuesta Demográfica de Salud Familiar (ENDES) de Perú. La crisis hipertensiva se definió en función de la presencia de presión arterial sistólica (≥ 180mmHg) o diastólica (≥ 110mmHg), independientemente del diagnóstico previo o del uso de medicamentos. Los factores asociados a los resultados se evaluaron mediante regresión logística multinomial, y la tendencia a la crisis hipertensiva se estimó mediante la prueba Cochran-Armitage. Los datos de 260.167 participantes, con una media de 44,2 años (DE: 16,9) y 55,5% mujeres, fueron analizados. La prevalencia de hipertensión fue del 23% (IC95%: 22,7-23,4), de la cual el 5,7% (IC95%: 5,4-5,9) tuvo crisis hipertensiva, con una prevalencia general del 1,5% (IC95%: 1,4-1,6). En el período 2014-2022 se constató una disminución significativa en la prevalencia de crisis hipertensiva, del 1,7% en 2014 al 1,4% en 2022 (p = 0,001). En el modelo multivariable, el sexo masculino, el aumento de la edad, vivir en áreas urbanas, el alto índice de masa corporal y la diabetes autoinformada se asociaron positivamente con la crisis hipertensiva, mientras que mayor nivel educativo, nivel socioeconómico y elevada altitud estuvieron asociadas de manera inversa. Es necesario mejorar las estrategias para el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y el control de la hipertensión, especialmente de la crisis hipertensiva.

Há poucos estudos focados na epidemiologia da crise hipertensiva em nível populacional em ambientes com recursos limitados. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a prevalência e a tendência, ao longo do tempo, da crise hipertensiva e fatores associados a essa condição em adultos. Uma análise de dados secundários foi realizada usando a Pesquisa Demográfica de Saúde Familiar (ENDES) do Peru. Crise hipertensiva foi definida com base na presença de pressão arterial sistólica (≥ 180mmHg) ou diastólica (≥ 110mmHg), independentemente de diagnóstico prévio ou uso de medicação. Os fatores associados aos resultados foram avaliados por meio de regressão logística multinomial, e a tendência de crise hipertensiva foi avaliada pelo teste de Cochrane-Armitage. Os dados de 260.167 participantes, com média de 44,2 anos (DP: 16,9) e 55,5% mulheres, foram analisados. A prevalência de hipertensão foi de 23% (IC95%: 22,7-23,4), dentre eles, 5,7% (IC95%: 5,4-5,9) apresentaram crise hipertensiva, com prevalência geral de 1,5% (IC95%: 1,4-1,6). De 2014 a 2022, observou-se queda significativa na prevalência de crise hipertensiva, de 1,7% em 2014 para 1,4% em 2022 (p = 0,001). No modelo multivariável, sexo masculino, idade crescente, residir em área urbana, índice de massa corporal elevado e diabetes autorreferido associaram-se positivamente à crise hipertensiva, enquanto maior escolaridade, nível socioeconômico e altitude elevada associaram-se inversamente. Há necessidade de aprimorar as estratégias de diagnóstico, tratamento e controle da hipertensão arterial, especialmente da crise hipertensiva.

Morbidades autorreferidas e estilos de vida em trabalhadores agrícolas e não agrícolas no Brasil: uma análise comparativa entre 2013 e 2019 / Self-reported morbidities and lifestyles of agricultural and non-agricultural workers in Brazil: a comparative analysis between 2013 and 2019

Resumo Investigaram-se diferenças no padrão de adoecimento e estilos de vida entre trabalhadores agrícolas e não agrícolas em 2013 e 2019, com os dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS). Calcularam-se as prevalências e seus IC de 95% para morbidades autorreferidas, autoavaliação de saúde (AAS) não boa, limitação das atividades habituais por DCNT, número de DCNT, depressão maior ou menor e estilos de vida. Utilizou-se o modelo de Poisson para cálculo das razões de prevalências brutas e ajustadas por sexo e idade. Consideraram-se as ponderações amostrais e o efeito do conglomerado em 2013 e 2019. Avaliaram-se 33.215 trabalhadores não agrícolas e 3.796 agrícolas em 2013. Em 2019, foram 47.849 trabalhadores não agrícolas e 4.751 agrícolas. Os trabalhadores agrícolas estão mais propensos a AAS não boa, problemas crônicos na coluna, excesso de atividade física no trabalho, tabagismo e menor consumo de frutas, legumes e verduras (FLV). Enquanto os trabalhadores não agrícolas apresentaram maiores prevalências de asma/bronquite, depressão, diabetes, e consumo de doces e refrigerantes. Ações diferenciadas de prevenção e manejo de DCNT para os dois grupos de trabalhadores devem ser priorizadas.

Abstract Differences in the profiles of illness and lifestyles among agricultural and non-agricultural workers were investigated using data from the National Health Survey (Brazilian acronym PNS) of 2013 and 2019. The prevalence and 95% CIs were calculated for the following variables: self-reported morbidities, poor self-rated health, limitations of usual activities, number of NCD, major or minor depression and lifestyles. The Poisson model was used to calculate crude and adjusted prevalence ratios, by gender and age. The sample weights and the conglomerate effect in 2013 and 2019 were considered in the analyses. A total of 33,215 non-agricultural workers and 3,797 agricultural workers were evaluated in 2013, whereas 47,849 non-agricultural workers and 4,751 agricultural workers were assessed in 2019. Agricultural workers are more susceptible to poor self-rated health, chronic back problems, excessive physical activity at work, smoking and lower consumption of vegetables and fruit. On the other hand, non-agricultural workers revealed a higher prevalence of asthma/bronchitis, depression and diabetes mellitus and greater consumption of candies and soft drinks. Differentiated NCD prevention and treatment actions for both groups of workers need to be prioritized.

Attitudes and beliefs of argentinian medical oncologists regarding palliative care referral / Actitudes y creencias de los médicos oncólogos argentinos sobre la derivación a cuidados paliativos

Abstract Introduction: Local evidence suggests insufficient access to palliative care (PC) for advanced cancer patients. The objective was to investigate the attitudes and beliefs of Argentinian medical oncologists regarding PC referral of their patients. Methods: All medical oncologists listed in the main national Clinical Oncology Associations (N = 831) were invited to participate in a telephone survey. Results: Fifty nine percent (N = 489) completed the survey. Most reported being informed about the scopes of PC (83%) and having accessible PC service/specialists (71%). However, 53% did not work collaboratively, and 55% exceptionally or never referred their patients. Oncologists who usually referred their patients did so mainly due to uncontrolled pain (67%) or absence of curative treatment (48%). Only 19% supported early-referral criteria. Those who exception ally referred their patients argued that PC was not meaningful/beneficial/a priority (78%) or that they preferred to handle the patient's problems by themselves (55%). End-of-life care (33%) and improvement in quality of life (32%) were stated as primary benefits of PC for cancer patients. Addressing psychological aspects was consid ered the least important item (2%). Having an accessible PC service (P = 0.002) and being well informed about PC (P = 0.008) were associated with frequent referral. Having ≤10 years or >30 years from graduation were associated with exceptional or no referral (P = 0.012 and 0.001, respectively). Discussion: Oncologists report awareness of the potential advantages of PC and have accessible PC services, but rarely refer patients. They mainly use late-referral criteria. Younger and older age are negatively associated with referral. More research is needed to improve the referral rate and timing of cancer patients to PC.

Resumen Introducción: La evidencia local sugiere un acceso insuficiente a los cuidados paliativos (CP) para los pacien tes con cáncer avanzado. El objetivo fue investigar las actitudes y creencias de médicos oncólogos argentinos respecto de la derivación de sus pacientes a CP. Métodos: Todos los médicos oncólogos registrados en las principales Asociaciones Nacionales de Oncología Clínica (N = 831) fueron invitados a participar en una encuesta telefónica. Resultados: El 59% (N = 489) completó la encuesta. La mayoría informó estar informado sobre los alcances de CP (83%) y tener especialistas/servicios de CP acce sibles (71%). Sin embargo, el 53% no trabajaba de forma colaborativa y el 55% excepcionalmente o nunca derivaba a sus pacientes. Los oncólogos que habi tualmente derivan a sus pacientes lo hacen principalmente por dolor no controlado (67%) o ausencia de trata miento curativo (48%). Solo el 19% mencionó criterios de derivación temprana. Aquellos que excepcionalmente derivan a sus pacientes argumentaron que los CP no era significativos, beneficiosos o prioritarios (78%) o que preferían manejar los problemas del paciente por sí mismos (55%). La atención al final de la vida (33 %) y la mejora de la calidad de vida (32 %) se señalaron como los principales beneficios de los CP para los pacientes con cáncer. El abordaje de los aspectos psicológicos fue el ítem menos señalado (2%). Tener un servicio de CP accesible (P= 0,002) y estar bien informado sobre CP (P = 0,008) se asociaron con la derivación frecuente. Tener ≤10 años o >30 años desde la graduación se asoció con una derivación excepcional o nula (P = 0,012 y 0,001, respectivamente). Discusión: Los oncólogos refieren conocer las ventajas potenciales de los CP y tienen servicios de CP accesibles, pero rara vez derivan pacientes. Utilizan principalmente criterios de derivación tardía. Las edades más jóvenes y mayores se asocian negativamente con la derivación. Se necesita más investigación para mejorar la tasa y momento de derivación de los pacientes con cáncer a CP.

Acesso para quem quer ou para quem pode? Equidade na utilização de consultas médicas em Portugal com base no INS 2019 / Access for those who want or for those who can? Equity in the use of doctor's appointments in Portugal based on the HIS 2019

Resumo A equidade horizontal no uso de cuidados de saúde requer igual uso para igual necessidade, independentemente de outros fatores - predisponentes ou de capacitação (modelo de Andersen). O objetivo é avaliar a equidade no uso de consultas médicas em Portugal em 2019, comparando os resultados com os obtidos em estudo anterior, com dados de 2014. Os dados vêm do Inquérito Nacional de Saúde 2019. O uso de cuidados é medido pelo número de consultas. Para avaliar as determinantes da utilização, adota-se o modelo binomial negativo. Para quantificar a desigualdade/iniquidade relacionada com o rendimento, calcula-se o índice de concentração. Face a 2014, os efeitos do estado de saúde autoavaliado, limitação nas atividades diárias e problema de saúde prolongado são mais pronunciados e, a região, rendimento, tipo de agregado e estado civil são significativos, nas consultas de medicina geral e familiar. Nas outras consultas, o seguro perdeu significância estatística e o efeito educação foi atenuado, mas emergiu um efeito rendimento. O índice de iniquidade não é significativo nas consultas de medicina geral e familiar, como em 2014, mas o valor (significativo) desse índice aumentou para as consultas de outras especialidades.

Abstract Horizontal equity in the use of healthcare implies equal use for equal needs, regardless of other factors - be they predisposing or enabling (Andersen's model). This study aimed to assess equity in the use of doctor's appointments in Portugal in 2019, comparing the results with those obtained in a previous study, based on data from 2014. Data were retrieved from the Health Interview Survey 2019 (HIS 2019). Healthcare is measured by the number of doctor's appointments. Our study adopted the Negative Binomial Model to assess the factors affecting use. The concentration index was calculated to quantify income-related inequality/inequity. Compared to 2014, the effects of self-assessed health, limitations in daily living activities, and longstanding illnesses are more pronounced, and the region, income, household type and marital status are significant for appointments scheduled with a General Practitioner. In the case of appointments with specialists, health insurance lost statistical significance and the effect of education dropped; however, income became significant. The inequity index is not significant for appointments scheduled with a General Practitioner, as in 2014, but the (significant) value of this index increased for appointments with other specialists.

Prevalence and surgical status of cataract in adults aged 50 years and older in Kandze Tibetan areas of Sichuan, China / 中华实验眼科杂志

Objective:To investigate the prevalence of cataract, cataract surgical coverage and surgical outcomes in people aged 50 years and older in Kandze Tibetan areas of Sichuan Province, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the prevention and treatment of blindness in the region.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted to study the population aged 50 years and above in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, from October 2017 to April 2018 using the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) method.A total of 5 000 permanent residents aged 50 years and older were selected using a stratified, cluster sampling method with reference to the data from the 2010 China Population Census with the RAAB software, and each cluster consisted of 50 people, for a total of 100 clusters.The survey was conducted by two survey teams, and all subjects underwent visual acuity and ophthalmic examinations at home to investigate relevant cataract prevalence, surgical coverage, surgical barriers, and postoperative outcomes according to WHO Standards.This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki.The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Kandze Prefecture People's Hospital (No.GZZYY-2016-11). Written informed consent was obtained from each subject.Results:Of 5 000 eligible participants, 4 763 were examined, with a response rate of 95.3%.Referred to the visual impairment standard of WHO and the pinhole visual acuity, the prevalence of bilateral blindness, severe, moderate and mild visual impairment was 0.6%(95% [confidence interval, CI]: 0.4%-0.9%), 0.9%(95% CI: 0.6%-1.2%), 2.4%(95% CI: 2.0%-2.9%) and 5.2%(95% CI: 4.6%-5.9%), respectively.The prevalence of cataract blindness was 0.7%(95% CI: 0.4%-1.0%) in females, significantly higher than 0.2%(95% CI: 0.1%-0.5%) in males( P<0.05). The prevalence of cataract blindness was 2.3% among Tibetan, higher than 1.0% among Han Chinese, showing a statistically significant difference ( P<0.05). By the number of eyes, the cataract surgical coverage was 60.8%(95% CI: 55.5%-65.8%) in females, which was lower than 70.1%(95% CI: 63.7%-75.7%) in males, with a statistically significant difference ( P<0.05). By the number of cases, the surgical coverage for cataract blindness in both eyes was 82.0%(95% CI: 75.2%-87.6%), with blindness defined as the pinhole visual acuity <0.05 in the dominant eye.A total of 171 people with untreated cataract received a questionnaire about barriers to cataract surgery.The most important barrier was unaware that treatment was available at 77.8%, followed by inconvenient transportation or being unaccompanied to the hospital at 11.7%.A total of 364 eyes underwent cataract surgery, of which 336 eyes underwent intraocular lens implantation, and the intraocular lens implantation rate was 92.3%.There were 216 eyes with a postoperative cataract visual acuity ≥0.3, accounting for 59.3%(216/364). Conclusions:In the Kandze Tibetan area of Sichuan Province, cataract is still the main cause of blindness among people aged 50 and above, and surgery for cataract remains the focus of blindness prevention work.The cataract surgical coverage in this area is high, but the postoperative outcomes are still poor compared with the WHO reference index for post-cataract surgery (1998), and corresponding measures must be taken to improve the quality of surgery.

Prevalência de saúde cardiovascular ideal na população adulta brasileira - Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde 2019 / Prevalencia de salud cardiovascular ideal en la población adulta brasileña - Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2019 / Prevalence of ideal cardiovascular health in the Brazilian adult population - National Health Survey 2019

Objective: to analyze the prevalence of ideal cardiovascular health (CVH) in the Brazilian adult population based on the 2019 National Health Survey. Methods: this was a population-based cross-sectional study (n = 77,494); prevalence and respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) of ideal CVH (seven metrics achieved simultaneously) and by individual metrics (four behavioral and three biological metrics), as defined by the American Heart Association, were estimated. Results: only 0.5% (95%CI 0.4;0.6) of the study population presented ideal CVH, with higher prevalence among those with higher level of education (1.3%; 95%CI 0.9;1.6) and residents in urban areas (0.6%; 95%CI 0.5;0.7); the prevalence of behavioral and biological metrics was 0.7% (95%CI 0.6;0.8) and 63.3% (95%CI 62.7;63.9) respectively. Conclusion: the prevalence of ideal CVH was very low, highlighting the need for public policies aimed at promotion, surveillance and CVH care in the Brazilian adult population.

Objetivo: analizar la prevalencia de salud cardiovascular (SCV) ideal en la población adulta brasileña con base en la Encuesta Nacional de Salud de 2019. Métodos: estudio transversal de base poblacional (n = 77.495). Según lo propuesto por la Asociación Americana del Corazón, la prevalencia y los intervalos de confianza del 95% (IC95%) del SCV ideal se estimaron globalmente (siete metas alcanzadas simultáneamente) y por metas individuales (cuatro metas de comportamiento y tres metas). Se calculó la prevalencia de las metas por variables sociodemográficas. Resultados: sólo el 0,5% (IC95% 0,4;0,6) de la población presentó SCV ideal, siendo más frecuente en aquellos con educación superior (1,3%; IC95% 0,9;1,6) y entre los residentes de áreas urbanas (0,6%; IC95%0,5;0,7). La prevalencia de las metas de comportamiento y biológicas fue de 0,7% (IC95% 0,6;0,8) y 63,3% (IC95% 62,7;63,9), respectivamente. Conclusión: la prevalencia de SCV ideal en adultos brasileños es muy baja, destacando la necesidad de políticas públicas para la promoción, vigilancia y atención a la SCV en la población adulta brasileña.

Objetivo: analisar a prevalência de saúde cardiovascular (SCV) ideal na população adulta brasileira. Métodos: estudo transversal com base na Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde de 2019 (n = 77.494); foram estimadas as prevalências e respectivos intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%) de SCV ideal (sete metas alcançadas simultaneamente) e por metas individuais (quatro metas comportamentais; três biológicas), conforme propõe a Associação Americana do Coração. Resultados: apenas 0,5% (IC95% 0,4;0,6) da população estudada apresentou SCV ideal, observando-se maior prevalência entre aqueles com maior escolaridade (1,3%; IC95% 0,9;1,6) e os residentes em áreas urbanas (0,6%; IC95% 0,5;0,7); as prevalências das metas comportamentais e biológicas foram de 0,7% (IC95% 0,6;0,8) e 63,3% (IC95% 62,7;63,9) respectivamente. Conclusão: a prevalência de SCV ideal foi muito baixa, evidenciando a necessidade de políticas públicas para promoção, vigilância e atenção à SCV na população adulta brasileira.

Prevalência de possíveis exposições cancerígenas ocupacionais em trabalhadores brasileiros: o que mostra a Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde? / Prevalence of possible occupational carcinogenic exposures in Brazilian workers: what does the National Health Survey say?

Resumo Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de possíveis exposições cancerígenas em trabalhadores brasileiros. Métodos: estudo transversal, com dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde de 2019. Calcularam-se prevalências e respectivos intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%) para possível exposição a seis carcinógenos ocupacionais: radiação solar, substâncias químicas, poeiras minerais, material radioativo, trabalho noturno e tabagismo passivo no trabalho, segundo ocupação e sexo, considerando o desenho complexo da amostra. Resultados: foram incluídos 44.822 trabalhadores, 56,33% do sexo masculino. Referiram exposição a pelo menos um agente cancerígeno do grupo 1, segundo classificação da International Agency for Research on Cancer, 49,0% (IC95% 47,8;50,2) dos trabalhadores do sexo masculino e 16,9% (IC95% 16,0;17,9) do feminino. Trabalhadores do sexo masculino, em comparação ao feminino, apresentaram maiores prevalências de exposição à radiação solar (38,1% [IC95% 37,0;39,3] vs 6,6% [IC95% 6,0;7,2]), agentes químicos (19,4% [IC95% 18,5;20,5] vs 8,3% [IC95% 7,6;9,1]), poeiras minerais (18,9% [IC95% 17,9;20,0] vs 3,3% [IC95% 2,9;3,8]), trabalho noturno (15,5% [IC95% 14,7;16,5] vs 9,4% [IC95% 8,6;10,2) e tabagismo passivo (14,3% [IC95% 13,3;15,4] vs 8,2% [IC95% 7,6;9,0]). Conclusão: a prevalência da exposição a possíveis carcinógenos ocupacionais é elevada e desigualmente distribuída por sexo e ocupação. Ações de redução, substituição e eliminação desses carcinógenos devem ser priorizadas.

Abstract Objective: to estimate the prevalence of possible carcinogenic exposures in Brazilian workers. Methods: cross-sectional study, with data from the 2019 National Health Survey. We calculated the prevalences and respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) for possible exposure to six occupational carcinogens: solar radiation, chemical substances, mineral dust, radioactive material, night work, and passive smoking at work, according to occupation and sex, considering the complex sample design. Results: 44,822 workers were included, 56.33% were male. Reported exposure to at least one carcinogenic agent from group 1, according to the classification of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, 49.0% (95%CI 47.8;50.2) of male workers and 16.9% (95%CI 16.0;17.9) of female workers. Male workers, compared with female workers, had a higher prevalence of exposure to solar radiation (38.1% [95%CI 37.0;39.3] vs 6.6% [95%CI 6.0;7.2]), chemical agents (19.4% [95%CI 18.5;20.5] vs 8.3% [95%CI 7.6;9.1]), mineral dust (18.9% [95%CI 17.9;20.0] vs 3.3% [95%CI 2.9;3.8]), night work (15.5% [95%CI 14.7;16.5] vs 9.4% [95%CI 8.6;10.2]), and passive smoking (14.3% [95%CI 13.3;15.4] vs 8.2% [95%CI 7.6;9.0]). Conclusion: the prevalence of exposure to possible occupational carcinogens is high and unequally distributed by sex and occupation. Actions to reduce, replace, and eliminate these carcinogens should be prioritized.

Antenatal care services in decreasing under-five mortality / Serviços de cuidados pré-natais na redução da mortalidade de menores de cinco anos

Abstract Objectives: the first five years of life are critical for children's physical and intellectual development. However, the under-five mortality rate in South Asia and ASEAN is relatively high, caused by complex etiologies. This paper identifies maternal high-risk fertility behaviors and healthcare services utilization and examines predictors of under-five mortality (U5M) in 7 Asian (South Asia - ASEAN) developing countries (Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan). Methods: a multivariate logistic regression model with a complex survey was used to examine predictors of U5M on the frequency of U5M adjusted for comorbidities. Results: according to multivariate models (model 2), U5M was 2.99 times higher in mothers with low weight at birth infants than in mothers without low weight at birth infants (aOR= 2.99; CI95%=2.49-3.58); Mothers without antenatal care contacts were 3.37 times more likely (aOR= 3.37; CI95%=2.83-4.00) to have a U5M than mothers with eight or more antenatal care contacts; U5M in Indonesia was 2.34 times higher (aOR= 2.34; CI95%= 1.89-2.89). It is investigated that antenatal care serves as a predictor in decreasing U5MR. Conclusions: in order to achieve significant U5MR reduction, intervention programs that encourage antenatal care consultations should be implemented.

Resumo Objetivos: os primeiros cinco anos de vida são críticos para o desenvolvimento físico e intelectual da criança. No entanto, a taxa de mortalidade de menores de cinco anos no sul da Ásia e na ASEAN é relativamente alta, causada por etiologias complexas. Este artigo identifica comportamentos maternos de fertilidade de alto risco e utilização de serviços de saúde e examina preditores de mortalidade abaixo de 5 anos (MM5) em 7 países em desenvolvimento da Ásia (Sul da Ásia - ASEAN) (Indonésia, Mianmar, Camboja, Filipinas, Bangladesh, Nepal e Paquistão). Métodos: um modelo de regressão logística multivariada foi usado para examinar preditores de MM5 na frequência de MM5 ajustado para comorbidades. Resultados: na análise multivariada (modelo 2), U5M foi 2,99 vezes maior em mães com bebês com baixo peso ao nascer do que em mães sem bebês com baixo peso ao nascer (aOR= 2,99; IC95%=2,49-3,58); as mães sem contatos de cuidados pré-natais tiveram 3,37 vezes mais probabilidade (aOR=3,37; IC95%=2,83-4,00) para ter MM5 do que mães com oito ou mais contatos de cuidados pré-natais; MM5 na Indonésia foi 2,34 vezes maior (aOR= 2,34; IC95%= 1,89-2,89). Investiga-se que os cuidados pré-natais funcionam como um preditor na diminuição da MM5. Conclusões: para uma redução significativa da MM5, devem ser implementados programas de intervenção que estimulem as consultas pré-natais.

A venda de cigarros avulsos no Brasil entre 2008 e 2019: mais um motivo de preocupação? / The sale of single cigarettes in Brazil from 2008 to 2019: one more cause of concern? / La venta de cigarrillos sueltos en Brasil entre 2008 y 2019: ¿Una razón más de preocupación?

Resumo: No Brasil, a venda de cigarros é permitida apenas em embalagens fechadas com 20 unidades. Avaliou-se a evolução ao longo do tempo da proporção de fumantes adultos que adquiriram cigarros industrializados avulsos na última compra. Utilizaram-se os dados da Pesquisa Especial de Tabagismo conduzida em 2008 e da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde conduzida em 2013 e 2019. Modelo linear generalizado foi usado para calcular as diferenças na proporção de compra de cigarros avulsos entre os anos das pesquisas, ajustadas por variáveis sociodemográficas e de comportamento de fumar. Considerando 2013 como ano de referência, as diferenças relativas entre as proporções foram, respectivamente, -15,3% (valor de p ajustado ≤ 0,05) na comparação com 2008, e +13,3 (valor de p ajustado = 0,08) na comparação com 2019. Cerca de 20% dos jovens adultos fumantes relataram comprar cigarro avulso em 2019 e a diferença na proporção de compra de cigarro avulso entre indivíduos de 18 a 24 anos e aqueles mais velhos provavelmente aumentou entre 2013 e 2019 (valor de p interação ajustado = 0,08). Há motivos de preocupação, pois o fortalecimento da política tributária entre 2008 e 2013 foi acompanhado de um aumento na proporção de compra de cigarros avulsos. Apesar da queda do preço real do maço de cigarros a partir de 2017, um contexto de baixa efetividade de implementação de outras medidas antitabagismo acentuou provavelmente a diferença da proporção de compra de cigarros avulsos entre jovens e adultos. A presença permanente do cigarro avulso como modalidade de aquisição contribui para que subgrupos populacionais mais vulneráveis do ponto de vista econômico se tornem e/ou permaneçam dependentes do comportamento de fumar.

Abstract: In Brazil, the sale of cigarettes is only allowed in closed packages with 20 units. The evolution over time of the proportion of adult smokers who purchased single manufactured cigarettes in their last purchase was evaluated. Data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey conducted in 2008 and the Brazilian National Health Survey conducted in 2013 and 2019 were used. A generalized linear model was used to calculate the differences in the proportion of single cigarette purchases between the survey years, adjusted for sociodemographic and smoking behavior variables. Considering 2013 as the reference year, the relative differences in the proportions were, respectively, -15.3% (adjusted p-value ≤ 0.05) when compared to 2008, and +13.3 (adjusted p-value = 0.08) when compared to 2019. Approximately 20% of young adult smokers reported buying single cigarettes in 2019 and the difference in the proportion of single cigarette purchases between individuals aged 18 to 24 and those older likely increased from 2013 to 2019 (adjusted interaction p-value = 0.08). There are reasons for concern, as the strengthening of tax policy from 2008 to 2013 was accompanied by an increase in the proportion of purchases of single cigarettes. Despite the decrease in the real price of cigarette packs from 2017, a context of low effectiveness of implementation of other anti-smoking measures likely accentuated the difference in the proportion of purchase of single cigarettes between young people and adults. The continued presence of single cigarettes as a mode of acquisition contributes to economically vulnerable population subgroups becoming and/or remaining dependent on smoking behavior.

Resumen: En Brasil, la venta de cigarrillos está permitida solo en paquetes cerrados que llevan veinte unidades cada. Se evaluó la evolución a lo largo del tiempo de la proporción de fumadores adultos que adquirieron cigarrillos industrializados sueltos en la última compra. Se utilizaron los datos de la Encuesta Especial de Tabaquismo realizada en 2008 y de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud realizada en 2013 y 2019. Se utilizó un modelo lineal generalizado para calcular las diferencias en la proporción de compra de cigarrillos sueltos entre los años de las encuestas, ajustada por variables sociodemográficas y de comportamiento de fumar. Considerando 2013 como año de referencia, las diferencias relativas entre las proporciones fueron, respectivamente, -15,3% (valor de p ajustado ≤ 0,05) en comparación con 2008, y +13,3 (valor de p ajustado = 0,08) en comparación con 2019. Cerca del 20% de los fumadores jóvenes adultos informaron haber comprado cigarrillos sueltos en 2019, y es probable que la diferencia en la proporción de la compra de cigarrillos sueltos entre indivíduos de 18 y 24 años y aquellos más adultos haya aumentado entre 2013 y 2019 (valor de p de interacción ajustado = 0,08). Hay motivos de preocupación, ya que el fortalecimiento de la política fiscal entre 2008 y 2013 estuvo acompañado de un aumento en la proporción de compra de cigarrillos sueltos. Aunque el precio real del paquete de cigarrillos a partir de 2017, un contexto de baja efectividad en la implementación de otras medidas contra el tabaquismo probablemente acentuó la diferencia en la proporción de compra de cigarrillos sueltos entre jóvenes y adultos. La presencia continua de cigarrillos sueltos como modalidad de adquisición contribuye a que los subgrupos de la población económicamente más vulnerables se vuelvan y/o permanezcan dependientes del comportamiento de fumar.

Avaliação de perguntas e a interação entrevistador-entrevistado em entrevista com uso de questionário padronizado / Evaluating questions and interviewer-interviewee interaction in an interview using a standardized questionnaire

Resumo A avaliação de perguntas de questionário de inquérito de saúde no Brasil limita-se, na maioria das vezes, aos testes-piloto e debriefing das entrevistas. O objetivo do presente artigo é contribuir para preencher essa lacuna ao apresentar uma metodologia de avaliação cognitiva para identificação de perguntas potencialmente "problemáticas" quanto à sua formulação e o que ocorre, na interação entrevistador-entrevistado, ao aplicá-las em entrevistas com o uso de questionário padronizado em um inquérito regional de saúde. O estudo utilizou dois roteiros padronizados para identificação de dificuldades de redação e/ou compreensão e avaliação da interação entrevistador-entrevistado. Dentre as 513 perguntas do questionário individual de pesquisa, 68 questões foram indicadas como sendo potencialmente problemáticas à compreensão e comunicação pelos entrevistados. As perguntas que apresentaram problemas na sua formulação, com maior pontuação (>40), foram aquelas relacionadas à quantificação de tempo; ao grau de dificuldade para o autocuidado; à situação no trabalho e à estimação do rendimento. Dentre as perguntas apontadas como problemáticas na avaliação pelo Sistema de Apreciação de Perguntas (SAP), o autocuidado e horas trabalhadas estão entre aquelas que também tiveram pontuação alta na avaliação da interação.

Abstract The evaluation of health survey questions in Brazil is limited, in most cases, to pilot tests and interview debriefing. The purpose of this article is to contribute to filling this gap by presenting a cognitive assessment methodology for identifying potentially "problematic" questions regarding their formulation and what happens in the interviewer-interviewee interaction, when applying them in interviews using the standardized questionnaire in a regional health survey. In this study, two standardized scripts were used to identify difficulties in writing and/or understanding and evaluating the interviewer-interviewee interaction. Among the 513 questions in the individual research questionnaire, 68 questions were indicated as being potentially problematic for the interviewees to understand and communicate. The questions that presented problems in their formulation, with the highest score (>40), were those related to the quantification of time; the degree of difficulty for self-care; work situation and income estimation. Among the questions identified as problematic in the evaluation by the Question Appraisal System (SAP), self-care and hours worked are among those that also scored high in the interaction evaluation.

National guidelines for data quality in surveys: An overview

Good quality health, nutrition and demographic survey data are vital for evidence-based decision-making. Existing literature indicates system specific, data collection and reporting gaps that affect quality of health, nutrition and demographic survey data, thereby affecting its usability and relevance. To mitigate these, the National Data Quality Forum (NDQF), under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Medical Statistics (NIMS) developed the National Guidelines for Data Quality in Surveys delineating assurance mechanisms to generate standard quality data in surveys. The present article highlights the principles from the guidelines for informing survey researchers/organizations in generating good quality survey data. It describes the process of development of the national guidelines, principles for each of the survey phases listed in the document and applicability of them to data user for ensuring data quality. The guidelines may be useful to a broad-spectrum of audience such as data producers from government and non-government organizations, policy makers, research institutions, as well as individual researchers, thereby playing a vital role in improving quality of health, nutrition and demographic data ecosystem.

COMPARISON OF COX PROPORTIONAL HAZARD MODEL AND ACCELERATED FAILURE TIME (AFT) MODELS: AN APPLICATION TO UNDER-FIVE MORTALITY IN UTTAR PRADESH

The statistical field of survival analysis focuses on the examination of time-to-event data. The proportional hazards (PH) model is the most widely used in multivariate survival analysis to examine the effects of various factors on survival time. The statistics, however, do not always support the PH models assumption of constant hazards. The power of the associated statistical tests is reduced when the PH assumption is broken, which leads to incorrect interpretation of the estimation results. The accelerated failure time (AFT) models, on the other hand, do not, like the PH model, assume constant hazards in the survival data. Additionally, the AFT models can be employed in place of the PH model if the constant hazards assumption violated. This study set out to examine how well the PH model and the AFT models performed when it came to identifying the proximate variables influencing under – five mortality from National Family Health Survey data in Uttar Pradesh. Three AFT models that were based on the Weibull, exponential, and log-normal distributions were the only ones discussed in this article. The research employing a graphical technique and a statistical test revealed that the NFHS-5 data set has non-proportional hazards. The log-normal AFT model was the most acceptable model among the ones studied, according to the Akaike information criterion (AIC).

Padrão de desempenho nas atividades de vida diária de idosos Quilombolas / Performance standard in daily life activities of elderly Quilombolas / Patrón de desempeño em lãs actividades de la vida diaria de Quilombolas ancianos

Objetivo: Analisar o padrão de desempenho nas atividades de vida diária em idosos quilombolas maranhenses. Métodos: Estudo transversal, de base domiciliar. Realizado com 208 idosos ≥60 anos de idade, residentes em 11 comunidades remanescentes de Quilombolas no Município de Bequimão, Maranhão. Investigou-se a capacidade funcional para as Atividades Básicas da Vida Diária e Atividades Instrumentais da Vida Diária. Calcularam-se as prevalências e realizaram-se testes Qui-quadrado de Pearson ou Exact de Fisher para diferenças entre sexo e faixa etária. Resultados: A prevalência total de incapacidade funcional foi de 57,7%, sendo 14,4% nas atividades básicas e 56,3% para as atividades instrumentais. A incapacidade para as atividades da vida diária foi maior nas mulheres e aumentou com a idade. As atividades instrumentais variaram de 18,3% (tomar medicamentos) a 43,3% (ir ao médico). Já para as atividades básicas, comer sozinho foi a menor (3,9%) e vestir-se a maior (9,6%). Diferiu estatisticamente a prevalência do acúmulo de incapacidades por sexo e idade, sendo maior número de incapacidades entre os idosos mais velhos. Conclusão: Observou-se elevada prevalência de incapacidade funcional e dependência nas atividades da vida diária. As atividades instrumentais foram as mais comprometidas e as mulheres e os idosos mais velhos foram os mais dependentes. (AU)

Objective: To analyze the pattern of performance in activities of daily living in elderly quilombolas from Maranhão. Methods: Cross-sectional, household-based study. Carried out with 208 elderly people ≥60 years of age, residing in 11 remaining communities of Quilombolas in the Municipality of Bequimão, Maranhão. Functional capacity for Basic Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living was investigated. Prevalences were calculated and Pearson's Chisquare or Fisher's Exact tests were performed for differences between sex and age group. Results: The total prevalence of functional disability was 57.7%, with 14.4% in basic activities and 56.3% in instrumental activities. Inability to perform activities of daily living was greater in women and increased with age. The instrumental activities ranged from 18.3% (taking medication) to 43.3% (going to the doctor). As for basic activities, eating alone was the lowest (3.9%) and dressing the highest (9.6%). The prevalence of the accumulation of disabilities by sex and age was statistically different, with a greater number of disabilities among the older elderly. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of functional disability and dependence on activities of daily living. Instrumental activities were the most compromised and women and the oldest elderly are the most dependent. (AU)

Objetivo: Analizar el patrón de desempeño em lãs actividades de la vida diária en quilombolas ancianos de Maranhão. Métodos: Estudio transversal de hogares. Realizado con 208 ancianos ≥ 60 años, residentes en 11 comunidades restantes de Quilombolas em el Municipio de Bequimão, Maranhão. Se investigo la capacidad funcional para lãs actividades básicas de la vida diaria y las atividades instrumentales de la vida diaria. Se calcularon las prevalencias y se realizaron las pruebas de Chi-cuadrado de Pearson o Exacto de Fisher para las diferencias entre sexo y grupo de edad. Resultados: La prevalencia total de discapacidad funcional fue de 57,7%, con 14,4% en actividades básicas y 56,3% en atividades instrumentales. La incapacidad para realizar las actividades de la vida diária fue mayor em las mujeres y aumento com la edad. Las actividades instrumentales oscilaron entre el 18,3% (toma de medicación) y el 43,3% (acudir al médico). Encuanto a las actividades básicas, comer solo fue el más bajo (3,9%) y vestirse el más alto (9,6%). La prevalencia de acumulación de discapacidades por sexo y edad fue estadísticamente diferente, com um mayor número de discapacidades entre losancianos. Conclusión: Hubo una alta prevalencia de discapacidad funcional y dependencia de las actividades de la vida diaria. Las atividades instrumentales fue ronlas más comprometidas y lasmujeres y losancianos mayores sonlos más dependientes. (AU)

Is the Rule of Halves in Hypertension Valid Uniformly across India? A Cross-sectional Analysis of National Family Health Survey-4 Data

Background: Hypertension is widely prevalent across India. The rule of halves is commonly used to describe the attrition and gaps in the care cascade of hypertension management across detection, availing treatment, and having controlled blood pressure (BP) on treatment. Objectives: Using nationally representative data, we aimed to assess the rule of halves in hypertension management in different states of India and across sociodemographic, health system, and personal factors. Methods: A descriptive analysis of secondary data from the National Family Health Survey?4 was conducted. We included 770,662 individuals(112,122 men and 658,540 nonpregnant women) of 15–49 years of age. The proportion of individuals not aware of hypertension status among those with high BP, known hypertensives not availing of treatment, and uncontrolled BP among those on treatment were expressed as percentage with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Of those with high BP, 48.5% (95% CI: 47.8%–49.3%) were not aware of their hypertensive status. Among known hypertensives, 72% (95% CI: 71.2%–72.8%) had not availed treatment for hypertension. Among those on treatment, 39.8% (95% CI: 38.7%–40.9%) had uncontrolled hypertension. Conclusion: The rule of halves of India shows that the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke has made relatively good progress with the detection of hypertension and achieving BP control among those on treatment. However, with three?fourth of known hypertensives not availing treatment, more dividends from the detection of hypertension efforts could be realized. The program needs to especially focus on ensuring the treatment for those detected with hypertension.

Mental health of doctors: A preliminary online survey during the current pandemic

Background: Corona virus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19), has posed significant mental health challenges. Psychological morbidities among Indian doctors has not been extensively examined. In order to plan appropriate interventions, it is imperative to know the details of the mental health condition of our doctors especially so during this period of enormous physical and mental challenges brought by the current pandemic. Methodology: The present findings, are from an online survey done to briefly assess the mental health status of doctors. The survey was done, through a questionnaire, generated by the authors, from items of Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) version 6. Results: A total of 274 responses were received and 242were analysed. Mean age of the participants was 37.21 Years (SD = 10.70). 61.98% of the participants were males. 42.14% were resident doctors, 44.21% were faculty members. Majority of the doctors reported having some psychiatric symptom. Only, 0.83% reported having suicidal ideation. None of the participants were planning to seek a psychiatric consultation, in near future, for the psychiatric problems. There was a positive correlation of psychiatric symptoms, with exposure to COVID-19 duties. Conclusions: Doctors have higher psychological morbidities, but due to various reasons are not willing to address the severity of their symptoms nor are they acknowledging the need for intervention. There is an urgent need, for acceptance and acknowledgement of the psychological problems being faced by this highly demanding, vulnerable population, especially so during the present crisis

Child Vaccination Coverage in India and Its Impact: Evidence From NFHS-5 Factsheet

Background: In developing countries various childhood diseases lead the morbidity, mortality and irre-versible losses which can be prevented by proper vaccination. This study was conducted to analyse the changing trends of childhood vaccination in India and its impact on childhood diseases and mortality, the trends in coverage of each vaccine along with identification of geographical areas of concern.Materials and methods: NFHS data published by Government of India was analyzed to see the trends in vaccination coverage, female literacy, childhood diseases and under-five mortality, along with online da-tabase search for relevant literature. Results: Total vaccination coverage in India has reached to 76.4% as per NFHS- 5 data. Orissa stands at the top with 90.5% coverage while Nagaland at the bottom with 57.9% coverage. Prevalence of child-hood diseases and under-five mortality has reduced overtime accountable to increase in vaccination coverage as one of the major factors for same. Conclusion: Despite improvement in total vaccination coverage, the goal of Intensified Mission Indra Dhanush of 90% coverage still remains unachieved. There is reduction in childhood disease and mortali-ty rate, but the pandemic has adversely affected these advances. Therefore, immediate steps should be taken to gain the lost ground.

Relação entre insatisfação corporal e saúde mental dos adolescentes brasileiros: um estudo com representatividade nacional / Relationship between body dissatisfaction and mental health of Brazilian adolescents: a nationally representative study

Resumo A insatisfação com a imagem corporal é considerada uma variável relevante na compreensão da saúde mental dos adolescentes. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o impacto dessa insatisfação sobre variáveis associadas à saúde mental dos estudantes brasileiros matriculados no 9º ano. Para isso, utilizou-se os dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde do Escolar de 2015 e a metodologia empregada baseou-se no Propensity Score Matching (PSM). Os resultados apontaram que a insatisfação com o próprio corpo tem impacto sobre a saúde mental dos adolescentes, apresentando efeito positivo na probabilidade de o estudante reportar sentimento frequente de solidão, relatar insônia por motivo de preocupação e ter dificuldade de socialização. Esse impacto foi crescente conforme o grau de insatisfação com a imagem corporal, sendo as meninas mais afetadas do que os meninos. Assim, verifica-se a importância da elaboração de estratégias visando reduzir a insatisfação corporal entre os adolescentes contribuindo para o aumento do bem-estar desse público frente as diferenças corporais existentes.

Abstract Dissatisfaction with body image is considered a relevant variable in understanding the mental health of adolescents. In this respect, the scope of this study was to evaluate the impact of this dissatisfaction on variables associated with the mental health of Brazilian students enrolled in the 9th year. To achieve this, the data from the 2015 National School Health Survey was used and the methodology applied was based on Propensity Score Matching (PSM). The results showed that dissatisfaction with one's own body has an impact on the mental health of adolescents, with a positive influence on the probability of the student reporting a frequent feeling of loneliness, reporting insomnia for reasons of anxiety and having difficulty socializing. This impact increased with the degree of dissatisfaction with body image, with girls being more affected than boys. Thus, it is important to develop strategies for a more positive perception of body image among adolescents, contributing to the increase in the well-being of this group in line with existing body differences.

Simultaneidade de comportamentos de risco para saúde e fatores associados na população brasileira: dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde - 2013 / Simultaneity of health risk behaviors and associated factors in the Brazilian population: data from the National Health Survey - 2013

Resumo Introdução As doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT) apresentam origem multifatorial e entre os fatores de risco predisponentes a elas estão os comportamentos relacionados ao estilo de vida. Esses comportamentos poucas vezes ocorrem de maneira isolada, sendo a simultaneidade um fator agravante para o desenvolvimento de DCNT. Objetivo Estimar a ocorrência simultânea de comportamentos de risco para saúde e fatores associados na população brasileira. Método Utilizaram-se dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde realizada em 2013. Os comportamentos de risco foram: tabagismo, consumo abusivo de bebidas alcoólicas, consumo irregular de frutas, legumes e verduras, tempo excessivo de TV e inatividade física. A presença de cada comportamento foi somada para obter a simultaneidade. As variáveis independentes analisadas foram: sexo, faixa etária e nível de escolaridade. Utilizou-se o teste do qui-quadrado para avaliar os fatores associados à ocorrência simultânea e a regressão logística para a associação entre os comportamentos de risco à saúde avaliados. Resultados Os comportamentos de risco mais frequentes foram: inatividade física (68,5%), consumo irregular de frutas, legumes e verduras (32,9%) e tempo excessivo de TV (28,9%). Quatro em cada dez indivíduos estavam expostos a dois comportamentos de risco simultaneamente. A ocorrência de três ou mais comportamentos de risco foi mais frequente entre os homens adolescentes e adultos quando comparados aos idosos, e houve redução gradual da frequência com o aumento da escolaridade. Conclusão Foi elevada a frequência de ocorrência simultânea de comportamentos de risco para saúde, a qual pode comprometer as condições de saúde da população brasileira.

Abstract Background Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have a multifactorial origin and lifestyle-related behaviors are among the predisposing risk factors. These behaviors seldom occur in isolation, and the simultaneity is an aggravating factor for the development of NCDs. Objective To estimate the simultaneous occurrence of health risk behaviors and associated factors in the Brazilian population. Method Data from the National Health Survey conducted in 2013 were used. The risk behaviors evaluated were smoking, abusive alcoholic beverage consumption, irregular consumption of fruits and vegetables, excessive screen time, and physical inactivity. The presence of each behavior was added to obtain simultaneity. The independent variables analyzed were gender, age group, and education level. The chi-square test was used to assess factors associated with simultaneous occurrence and logistic regression for the association between the health risk behaviors assessed. Results The most frequent risk behaviors were physical inactivity (68.5%), irregular consumption of fruits and vegetables (32.9%), and excessive screen time (28.9%). Four out of ten individuals were exposed to two risk behaviors simultaneously. The occurrence of three or more risk behaviors was more frequent among males, adolescents, and adults, compared to the elderly, and there was a gradual reduction with the increase in the education level. Conclusion The frequency of simultaneous occurrence of health risk behaviors was elevated, which may compromise the health conditions of the Brazilian population.

Sinopsis de la Situación de Salud Oral en Chile - Parte IV: Traumatismo Dentoalveolar

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Sintetizar los resultados de estudios epidemiológicos sobre Traumatismo Dentoalveolar (TDA) en la población chilena. Material y métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura para identificar estudios poblacionales a nivel nacional, regional, provincial y comunal, además de datos de servicios dentales de atención primaria y secundaria sobre TDA en Chile. Resultados: Se incluyeron 2 estudios con representatividad nacional y 8 realizados en centros de atención en salud. A nivel nacional, la prevalencia de TDA a los 6 años fue de un 2.57%, y a los 12 años, 4.97%. En los estudios realizados en centros de salud, el diagnóstico más prevalente en dentición primaria fueron las lesiones de tejidos de soporte y en dentición permanente, la fractura coronaria. Fue más frecuente la afectación de un solo diente, y los incisivos centrales superiores fueron los dientes más afectados. Conclusiones: Los estudios representativos de la población en Chile son escasos, realizados hace más de una década y representativos sólo de la población de 6 y 12 años, lo cual pone de manifiesto la necesidad de mayor información epidemiológica sobre el TDA en la población chilena.

ABSTRACT: Aim: To summarize the evidence on epidemiological studies about traumatic dental injuries (TDI) in Chile. Methods: A systematic literature review was carried out in two databases to identify population studies at national, regional, provincial and community levels, as well as reports from primary and secondary dental care services, regarding TDI in Chile. Results: Two studies with national representation and eight studies from primary and secondary healthcare centers were included in the analysis. National prevalence for 6-year-old children was 2.57%, and 4.97% for 12-year-old children. While the most frequent diagnosis in primary dentition was traumatic injury involving tooth-supporting tissues, the most commonly reported diagnosis in permanent dentition was crown fracture. Single tooth affection was more frequent, and the upper central incisors were the most affected teeth. Conclusions: Data on representative studies about TDIs in Chile are scarce. Few studies, carried out more than a decade ago and only on 6- and 12-year-old children are available. There is a need for further epidemiological information about TDIs in Chile.

O que revela o Índice de Qualidade da Dieta associado ao Guia Alimentar Digital comparativamente a outro índice, em idosos? / Diet quality among older adults: What the Index Associated with the Digital Food Guide and the Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised Reveal

Resumo Objetivou-se avaliar o Índice de Qualidade da Dieta associado ao Guia Alimentar Digital (IQD-GAD) em comparação a outro mais utilizado e difundido na literatura, o Índice de Qualidade da Dieta Revisado (IQD-R). Estudo transversal de base populacional, com 822 idosos (≥ 60 anos) de Campinas, São Paulo. Utilizaram-se dados de um recordatório de 24 horas para efetuar os indicadores, cujas pontuações globais variam de zero a cem: quanto maior, melhor é a qualidade. Regressão linear simples e múltipla foi aplicada nas análises. O IQD-R resultou em maior pontuação global do que o IQD-GAD (62,9 vs. 47,5). No IQD-R, os escores médios foram melhores nos mais longevos e piores nos mais escolarizados e nos tabagistas. Quanto aos escores do IQD-GAD, não foram detectadas diferenças significativas em idade, escolaridade e tabagismo, mas foram maiores em segmentos de maior renda. Os componentes com piores pontuações: cereais integrais, sódio e leite (IQD-R); frutas, cereais integrais, raízes/tubérculos, leite, cereais refinados e carne vermelha/processada (IQD-GAD). Observaram-se discrepâncias nos escores globais e dos componentes dos indicadores, que refletem importantes diferenças metodológicas. Investigações dessa natureza configuram uma oportunidade de aprimorar a sensibilidade de indicadores a aspectos particulares da alimentação.

Abstract The aim of the present study was to compare the Diet Quality Index-Digital Food Guide (DQI-DFG) to a more widely used measure in the literature: the Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised (BHEI-R). A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted with 822 older adults (≥ 60 years) from the city of Campinas/SP, Brazil. The BHEI-R resulted in a higher overall score compared to DQI-DFG (62.9 vs. 47.7). For the BHEI-R, mean scores increased with age and were worse among smokers and individuals with a higher level of schooling. Regarding the DQI-DFG scores, no significant associations with age, schooling or smoking were detected; however, scores were higher in higher income segments. The components with the worst scores were whole grains, sodium and milk (BHEI-R); fruits, whole grains, roots/tubers, milk, refined cereals and red meat/processed (DQI-DFG). Divergences were found in the global scores and components of the indicators, reflecting important methodological differences. Studies of this nature constitute an opportunity to increase awareness regarding indicators of particular aspects of diet.