Mortalidad por epidemias y endemia según causas y condiciones sanitarias a mediados del siglo XIX en Lima, Perú / Epidemic and endemic mortality according to causes and sanitary conditions in mid-nineteenth century Lima, Peru
Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica
; 34(3): 564-568, jul.-sep. 2017. tab
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: biblio-902934
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RESUMEN
RESUMEN A mediados del siglo XIX en Lima, Perú, las personas morían por diversas causas. Pero eran las epidemias las que generaban consternación y preocupación en la población y en las autoridades. Sin embargo, el número mayor de muertes fue por endemias debido a las pésimas condiciones sanitarias de la ciudad. Pero como estas eran muertes cotidianas pasaron desapercibidas.
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT In mid-19th century Lima, Peru, death had various causes. Nonetheless, epidemics raised greater concern among the population and authorities. The highest number of deaths was due to endemic diseases caused by poor sanitary conditions. However, as these were accepted as routine deaths, they were ignored.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Sanitation
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Mortality
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Endemic Diseases
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Epidemics
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Peru
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica
Journal subject:
Public Health
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Peru
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas/PE
