Análisis de los pacientes con diabetes controlados a nivel primaria en el Servicio de Salud Concepción / Analysis of diabetic patients controlled at primary level in Concepcion Health Service
Rev. chil. endocrinol. diabetes
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7(2): 47-51, abr.2014. tab, graf
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in Spanish
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| ID: lil-779318
ABSTRACT
To evaluate diabetic patients in control in Concepcion Health Service, evaluating coverage, metabolic control and complications. Material:
A retrospective analysis of the statistical record of 2011 (REM) using the CIE-10 classification was done. Estimation is performed with the National Health Survey of 2010.Results:
26,638 patients are controlled, achieving a 67.9 percent coverage (point estimate based on the National Health Survey of 2010), being lower in the group between 15 and 44 years old (34 percent). 38.4 percent had good metabolic control (HbA1C less than 7) and 20.8 percent poor control (HbA1C greater than 9). According to age, the group over 65 had better control and the group between 15 and 44 years worse control. The complication described was diabetic foot (51.9 percent), retinopathy (5 percent) and nephropathy (4.6 percent).Discussion:
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing every year in Chile. There is acceptable coverage and early diagnosis, but still are poorly controlled cases and require a multifactorial management that begins with a self-care of their diabetes...
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Main subject:
Primary Health Care
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Diabetes Mellitus
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. chil. endocrinol. diabetes
Journal subject:
Endocrinology
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Regional de Concepción/CL
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Universidad de Concepción/CL
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