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Introduction: Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis, also known as aphthous ulcers or simply aphthous, is considered the most common of oral mucosal lesions. Objective: To describe the prevalence of recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective study. 847 patients who attended the Family Medical Office No. 28, San Francisco comunity, Manzanillo, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, Cuba, were evaluated. A calibrated and trained assistant investigator evaluated the following variables: Clinical classification of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (minor aphthosis, major aphthosis, or aphthosis herpetiformis), lesion pain intensity, lesion location, and risk factors (viral infection), bacterial infection, immunological alterations, psychosomatic alterations, oral trauma, gastrointestinal alterations, endocrine factors, allergic conditions, heredity, blood and nutritional deficiencies, smoking), age group, sex, race, and duration of the lesion. Results: Aphthous stomatitis occurred in 30.46%, with greater frequency in the age group 30 - 39 years (24.42%). Minor aphthosis was the most frequent with 91.09%. The duration of the lesion of 10 to 12 days predominated with 37.60%, the most frequent location corresponded to the edge and tip of the tongue with 32.94% and the most representative pain intensity was mild with a total of 63.18%. The highest frequency among the risk factors corresponded to psychosomatic alterations with 100%. Conclusions: Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis had a prevalence greater than 30% with a predominance of the female sex and young adults. Minor Aphtosis and a stay time of more than 10 days were the most frequent. The most common location is the tongue and bottom of the vestibular sulcus with the possible existence of a relationship between the mobile parts of the mouth. Stress, the main risk factor, exacerbated by Covid-19.
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El mundo actual se enfrenta a disímiles desafíos entre los que se hallan los relacionados con la población. Una de las singularidades demográficas que más atención ha demandado en los últimos años es el progresivo envejecimiento poblacional. El adulto mayor, en cualquier escenario, juega un importante papel en la creación y desarrollo de la familia, él requiere de una atención integral que le permita gozar de una óptima salud. Se describe la importancia que tiene la actividad física terapéutica y profiláctica en el adulto mayor. Se cree que realizar deporte es algo que no corresponde a las personas mayores de 60 años, lo que responde a una imagen prejuiciosa de la vejez, además de ser una idea preconcebida de que las actividades deportivas pueden poner en peligro la salud del anciano. A pesar de los múltiples beneficios de la actividad física en el adulto mayor, es necesario antes de realizar cualquier tipo de ejercicio o actividad física, que se debe contar con la autorización del médico. La actividad física tanto profiláctica como terapéutica en el adulto mayor estimula el optimismo, la vitalidad y la voluntad, contribuye a la integración social, mejora calidad y disfrute de la vida, sobre todo mejora su salud(AU)
Today ́s world faces dissimilar challenges between those related with the population. One of the singularities demographic more attention have demmanded in the last years is the progressive aging population. The elderly, at any scene, plays an important role in the creation and the family's development, he requires an integrated attention that allow old people enjoying an optimal health. It is believed that practicing sport is something that does not correspond to 60-years-elderly; which corresponds to a prejudiced image of old age, in addition to be a preconceived idea that sports activities can endanger the health of the elderly. Despite the multiple benefits of physical activity in the elderly, it is necessary to know that before any type of exercise or physical activity, elderly must have the authorization of the doctor. The physical activity so much prophylactic as therapeutics in the elderly stimulates the optimism, the vitality and will, it also contribute to the social integration, improving quality and enjoy of the life, especially improvement your health(EU)
