Consumer food environment assessment and its association with socioeconomic factors in a midsize city in Brazil / Avaliação do ambiente alimentar do consumidor e suas associações com fatores socioeconômicos em uma cidade brasileira de médio porte

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the consumer food environment and its associations with socioeconomic factors in a midsize Brazilian city. Methods An ecological study that assessed the consumer food environment through audits in a stratified and proportional sample of food stores. The ESAO-S and the ESAO-R instruments were used. Access to healthy food was assessed using the Healthy Food Store Index and the Healthy Meal Restaurant Index. Socioeconomic and demographic characteristics and the Health Vulnerability Index were obtained from the 2010 Demographic Census. Statistical analyses were performed using the IBM®SPSSNo-Break®No-Break software. Result A total of 280 food stores were assessed. Only 47.1% of food stores for home consumption had fruits, vegetables, or legumes. High availability of ultra-processed food was identified, such as sugar-sweetened beverages (85.0%) and chocolate sandwich cookies (77.8%). The prices of some unprocessed foods and the availability of snacks were different according to socioeconomic characteristics. In food stores for immediate consumption, low availability of healthy options was identified, and, in most of them, natural juices had higher prices than sugar-sweetened beverages (87.1%). The mean Healthy Food Store Index score was 5.1 (SD=3.6), and the Healthy Meal Restaurant Index was 2.4 (SD=1.2). Conclusion These findings allow us to expand the knowledge about the consumer food environment, helping to implement public policies related to food supply.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o ambiente alimentar do consumidor e suas associações com fatores socioeconômicos em uma cidade brasileira de médio porte. Métodos Estudo ecológico, no qual avaliou-se o ambiente alimentar do consumidor por meio de auditorias em uma amostra estratificada e proporcional de estabelecimentos que comercializam alimentos. Utilizaram-se os instrumentos ESAO-S e ESAO-R. O acesso a alimentos saudáveis foi avaliado por meio do Healthy Food Store Index e do Healthy Meal Restaurant Index. As características socioeconômicas, demográficas e o índice de vulnerabilidade da saúde foram obtidos a partir do Censo Demográfico de 2010. As análises estatísticas foram realizadas no software IBMNo-Break®No-BreakSPSSNo-Break®No-Break. Resultados Avaliaram-se 280 estabelecimentos, onde apenas 47,1% dos comércios de alimentos para consumo em domicílio possuíam frutas, verduras ou legumes. Foi identificada uma elevada disponibilidade de alimentos ultraprocessados, como refrigerantes (85,0%) e biscoitos (77,8%). Os preços de alguns alimentos in natura e a disponibilidade de salgadinhos foram diferentes segundo as características socioeconômicas. Nos comércios de alimentos para consumo imediato, foi identificada baixa disponibilidade de opções saudáveis e, na maioria deles, os sucos naturais apresentaram preços superiores a refrigerantes (87,1%). A pontuação média do Healthy Food Store Index foi 5,1 (DP=3,6) e do Healthy Meal Restaurant Index de 2,4 (DP=1,2). Conclusão Os resultados permitem ampliar o conhecimento sobre o ambiente alimentar do consumidor, auxiliando na implantação de políticas públicas relacionadas ao abastecimento alimentar.

Physical, psychological and demographic factors associated with military discharge: a systematic review

Abstract Aims: The present study is a review focused on analyzing the physical, psychological, and demographic factors that lead recruits to be dismissed or to request their dismissal during basic military training periods. Methods: This study is a systematic review of cohort studies. The following databases were searched in June 2019 and updated in July 2020: Embase, LILACS, CINAHL, Cochrane, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and Science Direct databases. The MeSH descriptors military personnel, risk factors, and discharge were used to elaborate the search equations. Reference lists were explored to find studies that examined the association between physical, psychological, and demographic factors that lead recruits to be discharged. The following data were extracted from the studies: profile of the participants, sample size, type of risk factors, the duration of follow-up, and the results of the statistical analysis carried out in the studies included. The risk of bias was analyzed with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for cohort studies. Results: A total of 531 titles were retrieved from the databases, and eight articles met the eligibility criteria. The results showed the factors associated with discharge, in descending order: musculoskeletal injuries and other medical questions, depressive and behavioural disorders, performance in physical fitness tests, and others. Factors such as educational level, alcohol use, history of suicide attempt, and imprisonments were not associated with an increased risk of being discharged. Conclusion: Musculoskeletal injuries, depression, running performance, previous physical exercise practice, and demographic factors were associated with an increased risk of being discharged.

Características sociodemográficas y clínico-epidemiológicas de los pacientes adultos ingresados por diarrea del viajero en la Clínica Internacional Trinidad, 2015-2017 / Sociodemographic and clinical-epidemiological characteristics of patients admitted for traveler's diarrhea to Trinidad International Clinic, 2015-2017

Introducción: La diarrea del viajero es causa frecuente de hospitalización en turistas internacionales. Objetivo: Describir las características sociodemográficas y clínico-epidemiológicas de los pacientes adultos ingresados por diarrea del viajero en la Clínica Internacional de Trinidad durante los años 2015 al 2017. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo de los 699 pacientes adultos con diarrea del viajero que requirieron de ingreso en el periodo de estudio. Se revisaron sus historias clínicas para analizar la frecuencia en que estuvieron presentes algunas variables sociodemográficas y clínico-epidemiológicas. Para analizar los datos se utilizó la estadística descriptiva con distribución de frecuencias y porcentajes. Resultados: El grupo etario entre 19 y 40 años tuvo un 60,52 por ciento de pacientes afectados; el 58,23 por ciento en el sexo femenino, con una incidencia mayor en los meses de julio (12,88 por ciento) y febrero (12,44 por ciento). Los viajeros procedentes de países europeos representaron el 76,97 por ciento ; el 74,96 por ciento se hospedó en casas particulares. El 1,85 por ciento de los afectados presentaba antecedentes de enfermedad gastrointestinal; el 76,11 por ciento requirió de 1 a 6 h de observación, con deshidratación leve (59,66 por ciento) y moderada (21,75 por ciento). El vómito y las náuseas se presentaron en el 58,37 por ciento de los pacientes y en el 60,73 por ciento la causa no fue precisada. Conclusiones: Las variables sociodemográficas y clínico-epidemiológicas seleccionadas permitieron describir características de los pacientes adultos ingresados por diarrea del viajero. Se recomienda profundizar en el estudio para contribuir a su prevención y optimizar la atención(AU)

Introduction: Traveler's diarrhea is a frequent cause of hospitalization of international tourists. Objective: Describe the sociodemographic and clinical-epidemiological characteristics of adult patients admitted for traveler's diarrhea to Trinidad International Clinic in the period 2015-2017. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted of the 699 adult patients with traveler's diarrhea who required hospitalization in the study period. The patients' medical records were reviewed to analyze the frequency of some sociodemographic and clinical-epidemiological variables. Data analysis was based on descriptive statistics with frequency and percentage distribution. Results: 60.52 percent of the patients affected were in the 19-40 years age group, 58.23 percent were female, and the highest incidence was observed in the months of July (12.88 percent) and February (12.4 4 percent ). Travelers from European countries represented 76.97 percent, and 74.96 percent were staying in private dwellings. Of the patients affected, 1.85 percent had a history of gastrointestinal disease; 76.11percent required 1-6 hours of observation; dehydration was mild in 59.66 percent and moderate in 21.75 percent. Vomiting and nausea were present in 58.37 percent of the patients; in 60.73 percent the cause was not determined. Conclusions: The sociodemographic and clinical-epidemiological variables selected made it possible to characterize the adult patients admitted for traveler's diarrhea. Further research is recommended to contribute to the prevention this disease. Further research is recommended to contribute to the prevention this disease and optimize care(AU)

Monitoring inequality changes in full immunization coverage in infants in Latin America and the Caribbean / Seguimiento de los cambios en las desigualdades con respecto a la cobertura de la inmunización completa en lactantes en América Latina y el Caribe / Monitoramento do avanço das desigualdades na cobertura vacinal completa em lactentes na América Latina e no Caribe

ABSTRACT Objective. To compare inequalities in full infant vaccination coverage at two different time points between 1992 and 2016 in Latin American and Caribbean countries. Methods. Analysis is based on recent available data from Demographic and Health Surveys, Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, and Reproductive Health Surveys conducted in 18 countries between 1992 and 2016. Full immunization data from children 12-23 months of age were disaggregated by wealth quintile. Absolute and relative inequalities between the richest and the poorest quintile were measured. Differences were measured for 14 countries with data available for two time points. Significance was determined using 95% confidence intervals. Results. The overall median full immunization coverage was 69.9%. Approximately one-third of the countries have a high-income inequality gap, with a median difference of 5.6 percentage points in 8 of 18 countries. Bolivia, Colombia, El Salvador, and Peru have achieved the greatest progress in improving coverage among the poorest quintiles of their population in recent years. Conclusion. Full immunization coverage in the countries in the study shows higher-income inequality gaps that are not seen by observing national coverage only, but these differences appear to be reduced over time. Actions monitoring immunization coverage based on income inequalities should be considered for inclusion in the assessment of public health policies to appropriately reduce the gaps in immunization for infants in the lowest-income quintile.(AU)

RESUMEN Objetivo. Comparar las desigualdades en cuanto a la cobertura de la inmunización completa en los lactantes en países de América Latina y el Caribe. en dos puntos diferentes en el tiempo: 1992 y el 2016. Métodos. El análisis se basa en datos obtenidos recientemente a partir de las encuestas demográficas y de salud, las encuestas de grupos de indicadores múltiples y las encuestas de salud reproductiva realizadas en 18 países entre 1992 y el 2016. Los datos de la cobertura de la inmunización completa en lactantes (de 12 a 23 meses de edad) fueron desglosados por quintil de riqueza. Se midieron las desigualdades absolutas y relativas entre el quintil de ingresos más altos y el quintil de ingresos más bajos. Se midieron las diferencias en 14 países a partir de los datos disponibles para dos puntos en el tiempo. Se determinó la significación mediante intervalos de confianza del 95%. Resultados. La mediana general de los niveles de cobertura de inmunización total fue de 69,9%. Aproximadamente un tercio de los países presentan una brecha de desigualdad con respecto al quintil de ingresos más altos, con una diferencia entre medianas de 5,6 puntos porcentuales en 8 de 18 países. En los últimos años, Bolivia, Colombia, Perú y El Salvador han logrado el mayor avance en cuanto a la mejora de la cobertura en términos de la población correspondiente al quintil de ingresos más bajos. Conclusiones. En este estudio, la cobertura de inmunización completa en los países muestra brechas de desigualdad con respecto al quintil de ingresos más altos que no se evidencian con tan solo observar el nivel de cobertura a nivel nacional. Sin embargo, estas desigualdades parecen disminuir con el transcurso del tiempo. Debería considerarse la posibilidad de que las medidas de seguimiento de la cobertura de inmunización con base en las desigualdades de los ingresos sean incluidas en la evaluación de las políticas de salud pública. Esto permitiría reducir de manera apropiada las brechas en cuanto a la inmunización en los lactantes en el quintil de ingresos más bajos.(AU)

RESUMO Objetivo. Comparar as desigualdades na cobertura vacinal completa infantil em dois momentos distintos entre 1992 e 2016 em países da América Latina e Caribe. Métodos. A análise se baseou em dados recentes provenientes de Pesquisas Nacionais de Demografia e Saúde, Inquéritos por Conglomerados de Múltiplos Indicadores e Pesquisas de Saúde Reprodutiva realizados em 18 países entre 1992 e 2016. Os dados de cobertura vacinal completa em crianças entre 12 e 23 meses de idade foram desagregados por quintis de renda. Foi mensurada a desigualdade absoluta e relativa entre os quintis de maior e menor renda. A magnitude destas diferenças foi avaliada em 14 países com dados disponíveis nos dois momentos considerados. O nível de significância foi determinado com o uso de intervalos de confiança de 95%. Resultados. A mediana global de cobertura vacinal completa foi de 69,9%. Cerca de um terço dos países apresenta alto nível de desigualdade de renda, com uma diferença mediana de 5,6 pontos percentuais em 8 dos 18 países. Bolívia, Colômbia, El Salvador e Peru obtiveram maior avanço nos últimos anos com o aumento do nível de cobertura na população nos quintis de menor renda destes países. Conclusões. A análise da cobertura vacinal completa infantil nos países estudados indica altos níveis de desigualdade de renda que não são evidentes quando se observa somente a cobertura nacional. No entanto, estas diferenças parecem que vêm diminuindo. Deve-se considerar incluir ações de monitoramento da cobertura vacinal com base nas desigualdades de renda ao se avaliar as políticas de saúde pública a fim de reduzir apropriadamente a disparidade na cobertura vacinal de lactentes pertencentes ao quintil de menor renda.(AU)

Guía para la elaboración de un croquis / Guide for drawing a sketch

Con esta guía se busca poder consolidar el ordenamiento territorial según los territorios y sectores, recabar información importante de la fuente directa, misma que será un insumo trascendental para definir el tipo de servicios que se necesitan brindar en cada ubicación, al contar con información importante del terreno, la distribución de las viviendas y de la población que son determinantes para la programación de las acciones intra y extramuros, así como para la promoción de acciones sanitarias. Este recurso es importante para implementar y definir la cartera de servicios de salud así como la estrategia de las Redes Integradas de Servicios de Salud dentro del marco de la Atención Primaria en Salud, con la cual se espera poder fortalecer la atención integral e integrada a la población en general. El Croquis es un recurso indispensable para la planificación, programación, organización y monitoreo de los servicios que entregan los equipos de salud.

Sociodemographic and health situation of teenage students according to sex / Situación sociodemográfica y de salud de adolescentes escolares según el sexo / Situação sociodemográfica e de saúde em adolescentes escolares segundo o sexo

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the association between sex (male and female) and sociodemographic, reproductive and sexual variables in teenagers and identify the highest rates of social and health issues among them. Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with 239 adolescents enrolled in a public school of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, whose data were produced by applying a structured form processed in Stata. Results: The research indicated an association between females and higher education level (p = 0.02), living with both parents (p = 0.02) and a higher rate of mental, social and behavioral issues. Being a man was associated with sexual initiation (p = 0.00), which occurred before they turned 14 years old (p = 0.05). Conclusion: The study variables behave, depending on sex, with smaller or greater chances of experiencing harmful situations, this understanding being essential for subsidizing educational activities that promote the quality of life of teenagers.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Verificar la asociación entre el sexo (hombre y mujer) y las variables sociodemográficas, sexuales y reproductivas de adolescentes e identificar los mayores promedios de problemas sociales y de salud de ellos. Método: Estudio transversal en el cual participaron 239 adolescentes matriculados en una escuela pública de Salvador, Bahía, Brasil; siendo recolectados los datos mediante la aplicación de formulario estructurado y procesados en el programa Stata. Resultados: La investigación presentó una asociación entre el sexo femenino y mayor nivel de escolaridad (p-valor = 0,02), convivir con ambos padres (p-valor = 0,02) y con un mayor promedio de problemas psíquicos, sociales y comportamentales. Se asoció ser hombre con la iniciación sexual (p-valor = 0,00), que ocurre hasta los 14 años de edad (p-valor = 0,05). Conclusión: Las variables en cuestión se comportaron, dependiendo del sexo, con menor o mayor posibilidad para una experiencia de agravios, siendo fundamental entenderlas para subsidiar acciones que promuevan la calidad de vida de los adolescentes.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre sexo (homem e mulher) e as variáveis sociodemográficas, sexuais e reprodutivas para adolescentes e identificar maiores médias de problemas sociais e de saúde para estes. Método: Estudo transversal realizado com 239 adolescentes matriculados numa escola pública de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, cujos dados foram produzidos mediante aplicação de formulário estruturado e processado no programa Stata. Resultados: A pesquisa apontou associação entre o sexo feminino e maior escolaridade (p-valor = 0,02), conviver com ambos os pais (p-valor = 0,02) e com maior média de problemas psíquicos, sociais e comportamentais. Ser homem foi associado com iniciação sexual (p-valor = 0,00) e desta ocorrer até os 14 anos (p-valor = 0,05). Conclusão: As variáveis em estudo se comportam, a depender do sexo, com menor ou maior chance para vivência de agravos, sendo essencial tal compreensão no sentido de subsidiar ações que promovam a qualidade de vida dos adolescentes.

Spatial modeling of leprosy in the state of Bahia and its social determinants: a study of health inequities

Abstract BACKGROUND: Leprosy is a neglected disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Brazil has the second largest number of cases in the world. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the spatial distribution of leprosy in the state of BAHIA, Brazil, and the association between his occurrence and the synthetic indicators of municipal socioeconomic performance, social vulnerability and income inequality. METHODS: An ecological study with secondary data obtained from the National System of Notifiable Diseases. Dependent variables: coefficient of detection in the general population and in the population under 15 years old and the rate of grade II of physical disability. Independent variables: Synthetic indicators of socioeconomic performance, social vulnerability and income inequality. RESULTS: The highest coefficients of detection of new cases in the general population and in children under 15 years old are concentrated in the north-west axis and in the southern region of the state. On the other hand, the highest rates of degree II of physical incapacity are concentrated in the north, northeast and south regions. Only the Index of Social and Economic Performance(IPESE)-Economy and Finance composed the final regression model of the general detection coefficients and in children under 15 years old. The municipalities with the highest indexes had the highest detection coefficients, reflecting the capacity to diagnose new cases. STUDY LIMITATIONS: The use of synthetic indicators is a limitation of the study. CONCLUSIONS: Leprosy presents a heterogeneous spatial pattern in the state of BAHIA, and the IPESE-Economics and Finance indicator is the only one with explanatory potential of the disease.

War is not healthy: political violence and infant health outcomes in Colombia / La guerra no es saludable: violencia politica y sus efectos en la salud infantil en Colombia

ABSTRACT Objectives To establish and quantify the effect of the internal armed conflict in Colombia on infant health, particularly birth weight. Methods This document explores time differences in relation to the impact of the internal armed conflict in Colombia, measured by municipal homicide rates, on infant health, quantified as infant mortality and birth weight. Based on individual data from the 1995 and 2000 Colombian National Demographic and Health Surveys, along with annual municipal data on violence and economic performance, results obtained from two biological siblings are compared using a maternal fixed logistic regression, as one was born in a violent era and the other during a peaceful moment. Results Political violence negatively affected infant health outcomes during the peak of violence experienced by Colombia in the 1990s, with worse outcomes for male infants than for females. Controlling fixed maternal effects shows a three times greater probability of being born with low birth in infants born during increased violence, compared to their siblings born in more peaceful times. Conclusions These results make visible all the effects of intense and long-lasting armed conflicts, as is the case of Colombia, since not only direct actors involved in conflict are affected, but also infants who show worse health outcomes. These results allows targeting policies for reducing the effects on populations in conflict or during the reconstruction period; in this case, the provision of maternal care during the gestational period and special care for newborns in areas under high violence levels should be a priority.(AU)

RESUMEN Objetivos Establecer y cuantificar el efecto del conflicto armado interno en Colombia en la salud infantil, particularmente en el peso al nacer. Métodos Este documento explora las diferencias en el tiempo de la intensidad del conflicto armado interno en Colombia, medido por las tasas de homicidios municipales, sobre la salud infantil, cuantificado como mortalidad infantil y peso al nacer. Mediante el uso de datos individuales de las encuestas nacionales de demografía y salud de Colombia de 1995 y 2000, combinados con datos anuales de nivel municipal sobre violencia y desempeño económico, se confrontan los resultados entre dos hermanos biológicos, uno nacido en una era violenta y otro en un momento pacífico utilizando una regresión logística de control materno. Resultados La violencia política afecta negativamente la salud infantil, lo que se pudo cuantificar durante el pico de violencia que experimentó Colombia en los años 90, con peores resultados para los bebés varones que en sus contrapartes. El control de los efectos fijos maternos muestra una probabilidad significativa tres veces mayor de nacer con bajo peso al nacer para los bebés nacidos durante el aumento de la violencia, en comparación con sus hermanos nacidos en épocas más pacíficas. Conclusiones Estos resultados hacen visibles la totalidad de los efectos de conflictos armados intensos y duraderos, como es el caso colombiano, en donde no sólo los actores directos involucrados en el mismo se ven afectados, sino que también los recién nacidos muestran peores resultados de salud. Los resultados de este estudio permiten focalizar políticas en la reducción de los efectos en poblaciones en conflicto o durante el período de reconstrucción, en este caso se sugiere la provisión de cuidado materno durante el período gestacional y cuidado especial para recién nacidos en áreas de altos niveles de violencia como una prioridad.(AU)

Estudio epidemiológico y demográfico de la consulta externa de Nefrología Pediátrica / Epidemiological and demographic study of the outpatient Pediatric Nephrology service

Antecedentes: a nivel mundial los datos epidemiológicos acerca de enfermedad renal en pacientes pediátricos son limitados, Honduras dispone de poca información actualizada. Objetivo: determinar la epidemiología y demografía de las atenciones en la consulta externa de Nefrología Pediátrica del Hospital Escuela Universitario, en Tegucigalpa, Honduras, en el período 2011-2015. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo. Universo conformado por 1 614 expedientes de pacientes atendidos en la consulta externa de Nefrología Pediátrica. Muestra de 1 141 expedientes, intervalo de confianza de 97 por ciento. Se realizó análisis univariado y bivariado de los datos con medidas de frecuencia y tendencia central utilizando el programa EPI-INFO 7.2 y Microsoft Office Excel 2013. Resultados: la prevalencia de las afecciones atendidas fueron: las infecciones del tracto urinario 516 (34,4 por ciento), seguido de 413 malformaciones nefrourológicas (26,5 por ciento) y 298 enfermedades glomerulares (19,9 por ciento). En cuanto al diagnóstico de infecciones del tracto urinario, se encontró que 49,8 por ciento se presentaron en menores de cinco años, y de estos, 67,1 por ciento pertenecían al sexo femenino. También, de estos pacientes, se encontró que 43 (8,3 por ciento) estaban asociados a alguna malformación congénita (las principales fueron defectos congénitos de la pelvis renal y malformaciones congénitas ureterales). Conclusiones: las infecciones del tracto urinario y las malformaciones nefrourológicas son las nefropatías más frecuentes en la consulta externa de Nefrología Pediátrica del principal hospital del país, y predominan en el sexo femenino. Las principales malformaciones nefrourológicas son las malformaciones congénitas y las hidronefrosis(AU)

Background: epidemiological data about renal disease in pediatric patients are limited worldwide. In Honduras updated information on this topic is scant. Objective: determine the epidemiology and demography of care at the outpatient Pediatric Nephrology service of the University Hospital in Tegucigalpa, Honduras in the period 2011-2015. Methods: a descriptive retrospective study was conducted of a universe of 1 614 records of patients cared for at the outpatient Pediatric Nephrology service. The study sample was composed of 1 141 records, and the confidence interval was 97 percent. Univariate and bivariate analysis of the data was based on frequency and central tendency measurements using the software EPI-INFO 7.2 and Microsoft Office Excel 2013. Results: the conditions cared for showed the following prevalence: urinary tract infection 516 (34.4 percent), followed by nephro-urological malformation 413 (26.5 percent) and glomerular disease 298 (19.9 percent). Of the total urinary tract infections diagnosed, 49.8 percent occurred in children under five years of age, 67.1 percent of whom were female. It was also found that 43 (8.3 percent) of these patients had some type of congenital malformation, mainly congenital defects of the renal pelvis and congenital ureteral malformations. Conclusions: urinary tract infections and nephro-urological malformations are the most frequent nephropathies at the outpatient Pediatric Nephrology service of the most important hospital in the country, with a predominance of the female sex. The main nephro-urological malformations were congenital malformations and hydronephrosis(AU)

Factors associated with body image dissatisfaction of weight training practitioners

Abstract AIMS This study aimed at investigating the socio-demographic and health-related variables associated with body image dissatisfaction. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study. 894 (34.04±13.62 years old) weight training practitioners from a medium-large city in the south of Brazil participated in this study. A socio-demographic questionnaire was used along with the Body Shape Questionnaire. The Chi-squared Test and the Binary Logistic Regression (p<0.05) were used to analyze the data. RESULTS Female subjects who have been practicing weight training for two to five years are more likely to be dissatisfied with their bodies (OR=4.305 [95% CI=2.984-6.213; OR=1.773 [95% CI=1.086-2.895], p<0,05, respectively). CONCLUSION There is one group of individuals who are less likely to experience body weight satisfaction. This group of people has three characteristics: 1, 2, and 3.

A study of socio-demographic profile of geriatric population in rural field practice area of Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences.

Introduction: In India 7.7% of the total population is constituted by 60+ year age group. With the advancement of medical sciences and improvement of social conditions there has been great change in recent times. The purpose of this study is to delineate the socio demographic profile of geriatric population of rural area. Methodology: A cross sectional study was done on 2000 elderly in the rural field practice area of Adichunchangiri Institute of Medical Sciences,BGNagar, Mandya district using a structured and pretested Performa. Results: The study revealed that 68.5% of the elderly were in the age group of 60-69 years and 96% were Hindus. Majority of the subjects belonged to class IV andV of Modified B G Prasad socio economic classification. 90 .6% of the men were dependent on agriculture. Conclusion: The study provides data to plan services and programmes for betterment of aged, hope this study yields valuable information required for the design of the services to be provided for this special group.

¿Cómo se ha medido la posición social en investigación en salud?: una revisión de la literatura internacional / How has social status been measured in health research?: a review of the international literature

La posición social (PS) es una variable multidimensional ampliamente utilizada en la investigación en salud. No hay una sola forma óptima de estimarla, sino que en cada caso su medición varía de acuerdo con la pregunta de investigación, la teoría considerada de base, la población de interés, el evento de interés y, en algunos casos, la información disponible. Esta revisión de literatura desarrolla los siguientes aspectos relacionados a la medición de la PS a partir de fuentes electrónicas científicas internacionales disponibles: i) identifica el rol de la PS en el contexto de la investigación epidemiológica social, ii) describe los principales indicadores y enfoques metodológicos utilizados para medir la PS en investigación en salud y iii) analiza las dificultades particulares de medir la PS en poblaciones específicas como grupos étnicos, mujeres, niños, ancianos y contextos rurales versus urbanos. La revisión permite finalmente describir algunas de las implicancias de la medición de PS en países de América Latina.

Social status (SS) is a multidimensional variable that is used widely in health research. There is no single optimal method for estimating social status. Rather, in each case the measurement may vary depending on the research subject, the base theory considered, the population of interest, the event of interest and, in some cases, the available information. This literature review develops the following topics related to SS measurement, based on the international scientific sources available electronically: i) identification of the role of SS in the context of social epidemiology research, ii) description of the principal indicators and methodological approaches used to measure SS in health research, and iii) analysis of the distinct difficulties of SS measurement in specific populations such as ethnic groups, women, children, the elderly, and in rural vs. urban contexts. The review finally makes it possible to describe some of the implications of SS measurement in Latin American countries.

La Encuesta Anual de Hogares (EAH) de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires desde su inicio hasta la actualidad (2002-2008) / The Annual Household Survey of the City of Buenos Aires from its inception to the present (2002-2008)

Este informe tiene por objetivo dar cuenta de los principales cambios que la Encuesta Anual de Hogares (EAH) introdujo desde el año 2002, cuando se levantara la primera de dichas encuestas. El presente trabajo tiene como antecedente, y de alguna manera continúa, la nota presentada por Carolina Rosas publicada en la Revista Población de Buenos Aires N° 1 del año 2004: "Cambios y continuidades en la Encuesta Anual de Hogares de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires". La EAH, realizada por la Dirección General de Estadísticas y Censos (DGEyC), se propone brindar conocimiento sobre la situación socioeconómica de la población de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y de los hogares conformados por dicha población. El relevamiento de la EAH se realiza entre octubre y diciembre de cada año y recoge datos sobre diversos temas, entre otros: vivienda y hábitat, hogares y familias, fenómenos demográficos, salud, educación, ocupación e ingresos. (AU)

Diagnóstico básico / Basic diagnosis

Los objetivos de este diagnóstico fueron: 1.Recopilar los datos básicos (respecto al año base 1989) relacionados a los indicadores a nivel del objetivo superior y de los objetivos específicos así como de algunos supuestos manejados por el proyecto COPACA. 2.Recoger datos socio-demográficos de la población neta en los ámbitos de acción del proyecto COPACA. 3.Cuantificar el objetivo superior y los objetivos específicos para la fase de consolidación del proyecto COPACA a través de los indicadores derivados (datos planificadores para el año final: 1992). 4.Proporcionar un diseño de investigación (diagnóstico) que sea reproducible al final de la fase de consolidación y produzca datos comparables y consistentes