Prevalencia de tuberculosis pulmonar en pacientes indígenas y no indígenas del estado Zulia durante el periodo 1996-2005
Abstract: At present, Venezuela is located in the group of countries in the region of the Americas, with a moderate prevalence of tuberculosis, with rates estimated between 25 to 50 cases per 100.000 inhabitants. The high indexes of poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and basic unsatisfied needs occur...
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Universidad del Zulia,Facultad de Medicina,Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales
2008
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/e54e088af22042ff98cac510bb632319 |
| Summary: | Abstract: At present, Venezuela is located in the group of countries in the region of the Americas, with a moderate prevalence of tuberculosis, with rates estimated between 25 to 50 cases per 100.000 inhabitants. The high indexes of poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and basic unsatisfied needs occurring in the indigenous population contribute to the increase of tuberculosis cases in the young population. The aim of this investigation was to determine the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis in indigenous and non-indigenous patients in the State of Zulia. The study was of the descriptive, retrospective, transversal and non-experimental type, using a total population of 889 cases during the period 1996-2005. The age group with the greater prevalence was 65 to 74 years (15.07%), with 53.65% for males and 40.4% for females. The indigenous population predominated (52.64%) over the non-aboriginal population (47.36%), with the Wayuu ethnic group representing 89.31%. It was determined that tuberculosis prevalence has increased over the years, probably due to deficiencies in preventive methods and adapted health promotion programs. Resumen: En la actualidad, Venezuela está ubicada en el grupo de países con moderada prevalencia de tuberculosis en la región de las Américas, con tasas estimadas entre 25 a 50 casos por 100.000 habitantes. Los altos índices de pobreza, desempleo, analfabetismo, necesidades básicas insatisfechas que ocurren en la población indígena contribuyen al aumento de los casos de tuberculosis en la población joven. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la prevalencia de tuberculosis pulmonar en pacientes indígenas y no indígenas del Estado Zulia. El estudio fue de tipo descriptivo, retrospectivo, transversal y no experimental, con una población total de 889 casos durante el período comprendido entre 1996-2005. El grupo etario de mayor prevalencia fue el de 65 a 74 años (15,07%), el género masculino registró un 53,65% y el femenino 40,4%; se observó prevalencia de la población indígena ... |
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