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Análisis de la distribución espacial y temporal de los defectos congénitos registrados entre 2004 y 2008 en un hospital de tercer nivel en Cali, Colombia / Analysis of the spatial and temporal distribution of birth defects between 2004-2008 at a third-level hospital in Cali, Colombia
Cuartas, Daniel Elías; Ariza, Yoseth1; Pachajoa, Harry; Méndez, Fabián3.
Affiliation
  • Cuartas, Daniel Elías; Universidad del Valle. Faculty of Health. School of Public Health. Group of Epidemiology and Population Health. Cali. CO
  • Ariza, Yoseth1; Universidad del Valle. Faculty of Health. School of Public Health. Group of Epidemiology and Population Health. Cali. CO
  • Pachajoa, Harry; Universidad Icesi. Faculty of Health Sciences. Universidad del Valle. Cali. CO
  • Méndez, Fabián3; Universidad del Valle. Faculty of Health. School of Public Health. Cali. CO
Colomb. med ; 42(1): 9-16, ene.-mar. 2011. ilus
Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-585751
Responsible library: CO49.1
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To describe the spatial and temporal distribution of major birth defects and to identify clusters at spatial, temporal and space-temporal levels.

Methods:

A descriptive study was developed about the space and time distribution of defects registered in Cali between March 2004 and October 2008 using principles of spatial statistics, namely the spatial data exploratory analysis.

Results:

Higher case density and prevalence was observed among neighborhoods of eastern Cali. Three districts (®communes¼) of the 21 in the city showed a larger probability (50 to 100% larger) of major birth defects. Significant clusters (p<0.05) were proven in spatial, temporal and space-temporal analysis.

Conclusions:

Birth defects were confirmed clustered in several communes at the poorest areas of the city. Occurrence of defects in this area may be associated, at least in part, to social and environmental inequities.
RESUMEN

Objetivo:

Describir la distribución espacial y temporal de los defectos congénitos mayores e identificar si existe agregación espacial, temporal y espacio-temporal.

Métodos:

Se desarrolló un estudio descriptivo de la distribución espacial y temporal de los defectos congénitos registrados en Cali, Colombia, entre marzo de 2004 y octubre de 2008 utilizando los principios de la estadística espacial, específicamente del análisis exploratorio de datos espaciales.

Resultados:

Se identificaron zonas en el oriente de Cali donde se presenta una mayor densidad y prevalencia de casos. Tres comunas de las 21 de la ciudad, presentaron una mayor probabilidad (entre 50% y 100% más alta) de presentar ocurrencia de defectos congénitos mayores y se comprobó con significancia estadística (p<0.05) la existencia de conglomerados espaciales, temporales y espacio-temporales.

Conclusiones:

Se demostró la existencia de conglomerados de defectos congénitos en varias comunas ubicadas en las zonas más pobres de la ciudad. La ocurrencia de los defectos en esta zona podría estar asociada, al menos en parte, con inequidad social y ambiental.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Socioeconomic Factors / Congenital Abnormalities / Cluster Analysis / Environmental Hazards Type of study: Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Aspects: Determinantes_sociais_saude Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Colombia Language: En Journal: Colomb. med Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2011 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Country of publication: Colombia
Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Socioeconomic Factors / Congenital Abnormalities / Cluster Analysis / Environmental Hazards Type of study: Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Aspects: Determinantes_sociais_saude Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Colombia Language: En Journal: Colomb. med Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2011 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Country of publication: Colombia