Injury prevention and control: reflections on the state and the direction of the field.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To obtain information about emotional ailments based on the experience of adults in a socially underserved urban community, their social support resources to cope with them, and their health care expectancies. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study began in 2000, in the Magdalena Contreras District of Mexico City. D...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Mora-Ríos J,Ito-Sugiyama ME

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this article is to analyze the progress made in the Americas in the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) after its tenth anniversary of entry into force. At the time of the analysis, 30 of the 35 countries of the Americas are Parties to the FCT...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Blanco A,Sandoval RC,Martínez-López L,Caixeta RB

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a plan for the attention of addictions from a public health perspective; it defines strengths of this perspective and its limitations to face the special challenges that the problem represents for social policies; adopts a wider perspective that includes the integration of health and social issues...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Medina-Mora ME,Real T,Villatoro J,Natera G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to provide a brief description of the information that the adolescent and youth population of Mexico City has concerning the knowledge and use of contraceptive methods, as well as the reasons why they do not adopt some contraceptive method during their sexual relations. The data obtained...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： García-Baltazar J,Figueroa-Perea JG

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare cancer mortality rates in Mexico from two national death registries that independently code and attribute cause of death. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We compared 5-year age-standardized total cancer and sitespecific cancer mortality rates (2010-2014) from Mexico's official death registry with a death re...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Lozano-Esparza S,Stern D,Hernández-Ávila JE,Morales-Carmona E,Mohar A,Lajous M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether child dietary intake of folate and vitamin B12, is associated with mental and psychomotor development in Mexican children, respectively, at 24 and 30 months of age. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Information about neurodevelopment and dietary intake of folate and vitamin B12 at 24 and 30 months of...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Gatica-Domínguez G,Rothenberg SJ,Torres-Sánchez L,Schnaas ML,Schmidt RJ,López-Carrillo L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The feasibility of the use of WHO impregnated paper and biochemical assays to determine lethal concentrations (LC50 and LC99) and insecticide metabolic enzyme levels of Triatoma dimidiata. MATERIALS AND METHODS:LC50 and LC99 were calculated with WHO papers impregnated at different concentrations of malathion...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Acero-Sandoval A,Penilla-Navarro RP,López-Ordóñez T,Rodríguez MH,Ordóñez-González JG,Solís-Santoyo F,Rodríguez AD

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents theoretical reflections on health promotion in the Brazilian public health context. Some characteristics and problems of the international debate are highlighted, but our focus is the position of health promotion as it is discussed in the Brazilian health system. We follow the foucauldian perspecti...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Luciana K,Ferreira-Neto JL

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe and explore the meanings of sexual practices among female sex workers (FSW) in Mexico City. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A qualitative and quantitative study was carried out. The qualitative approach was conducted in 1992 and the latter from 1991 to 1992. The study population was a representative sample ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Allen B,Cruz-Valdez A,Rivera-Rivera L,Castro R,Arana-García ME,Hernández-Avila M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article analyzes 33 risk indicators about problematic drugs use, based in epidemiological studies in representative student samples, carried out in Mexico since 1975. The indicators are distributed among the variation sources proposed by the classic epidemiological model (environment-agent-host), and are aimed to...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Castro-Sariñana ME

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the evidence on the relationship between air pollution and an increased risk of morbidity and mortality from Covid-19. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An adaptation of the Cochrane rapid review methodology was used. The search was performed in PubMed and MedRxiv and was limited until April 28 and 26, respec...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Félix-Arellano EE,Schilmann A,Hurtado-Díaz M,Texcalac-Sangrado JL,Riojas-Rodríguez H

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1987 John Rowe introduced the concept of Successful Aging. This is a new point of view, and its appearance has been followed by a growing amount of literature and research on the subject. The author reviews the concept of Successful Aging and some of the results of his experimental work. The growing numbers of peop...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Vellas P

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies have shown the association between atmospheric pollutants and increase in mortality due to cardiovascular causes, especially in patients with previous cardio-respiratory diseases. However, the pathophysiological mechanisms by which these events take place have not been elucidated. One of the pr...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Riojas-Rodríguez H,Holguin F,González-Hermosillo A,Romieu I

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This document summarizes the most relevant epidemiologic characteristics of infant and child mortality in Latin America. The gap in infant mortality rates between Latin America and the developed countries is wide and appears to be increasing. In the developed countries, 980 of each 1000 infants survive to the age of...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Behm-Rosas H

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, an overview of the quality of care activities undertaken at the General Direction of Medical Services of the Federal District Department is presented. The current standing of the medical services is briefly described, as well as the prevailing Reorientation Program, aimed at improving the quality of the...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Laguna-Calderón J,Salinas-Oviedo C

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the Two Whooley questions and the Arroll question, using the SCID, The Structured Clinical Interview (SCID-I) as the gold standard for detecting perinatal depression. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We interviewed 210 women during pregnancy and 6 months postpartum. RESUL...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Navarrete L,Nieto L,Lara MA,Lara MDC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To better understand the health profiles of people with intellectual disability (ID), focusing on the variables that are associated with a poorer health status. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data were collected from the Survey on Disability, Personal Autonomy and Dependency (EDAD 2008) of the Spanish National Statis...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Folch-Mas A,Cortés-Ruiz MJ,Vicens Calderón P,Martínez-Leal R

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of several surveys about intrahospitalary infections performed with the same methodology were used to calculate the dimensions of these infections in Mexico. Based on these results, the mortality rate associated with intrahospitalary infections, estimating a five per cent crude mortality, would be 32.1 in ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Ponce De León Rosales S

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the frequency of compliance to pharmacological therapy, and to identify non-compliance factors, in relation to metabolic control on patients with type-II diabetes mellitus. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted between 1997 and 1998, among 150 type-II diabetic pa...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Durán-Varela BR,Rivera-Chavira B,Franco-Gallegos E

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2014 the Mexican government implemented taxes to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and nonessential energy-dense foods. In this manuscript, we analyze the scientific evidence linking the consumption of these products to chronic diseases, and summarize the studies that have evaluated the observed a...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Barrientos-Gutiérrez T,Colchero MA,Sánchez-Romero LM,Batis C,Rivera-Dommarco J

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the coverage of continuous ma- ternal healthcare and early childhood care in women with and without adolescent motherhood (AM) who live in under-100 000-inhabitants communities. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cross-sectional analysis of Ensanut 100k 2018 of 767 women aged 12 to 49 years living in under-100...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Suárez-López L,de Castro F,Hubert C,de la Vara-Salazar E,Villalobos A,Hernández-Serrato MI,Escamilla-Núñez A,Shamah-Levy T,Ávila-Burgos L

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the exposure to lead in children living in various types of contaminated sites. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was conducted from June 2008 to December 2009 at four sites in Mexico: Avalos metallurgical, Chihuahua; Morales metallurgical, San Luis Potosí (SLP); Trinidad pottery area, Tlaxcala and C...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Flores-Ramírez R,Rico-Escobar E,Núñez-Monreal JE,García-Nieto E,Carrizales L,Ilizaliturri-Hernández C,Díaz-Barriga F

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Characterize diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in Bogota, Colombia and examine the extent and determinants of patient delay. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Using a census approach we identified 1 106 women with breast cancer. Information was gathered through personal interviews and the review of medical records...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Piñeros M,Sánchez R,Cendales R,Perry F,Ocampo R

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe associations between anemia and hookworm (Necator americanus) infection in hospitalized women in rural Chiapas, Mexico. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the hospital records of 68 anemic women (defined as having a hemoglobin level < 10 mg/dl) or with intestinal parasitism, identif...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Brentlinger PE,Capps L,Denson M

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the health conditions in Dominican Republic and the characteristics of the Dominican health system, including its structure and coverage, its financial sources, the health expenditure, the physical, material and human resources available, the stewardship functions developed by the Ministry of Publ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Rathe M,Moliné A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses recent evidence pointing to an infectious etiology of premature rupture of the membranes and preterm labor. We conclude that antepartum infection is strongly related to preterm labor, premature rupture of the membranes and perinatal morbidity and mortality. ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Yáñez-Velasco L,Gatica-Marquina R,Salinas-Velázquez JL,Cortés-Pérez J,Figueroa-Arredondo P,Calderón-Jaimes E

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether the presence of polymorphisms of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma PPARγ (Pro 1 2Ala) and PPARGC1B (Ala203Pro) modifies the association between the inorganic arsenic (iAs) methylation capacity and breast cancer (BC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Mexican women were interviewed, and...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Pineda-Belmontes CP,Hernández-Ramírez RU,Hernández-Alcaraz C,Cebrián ME,López-Carrillo L

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Takemi Program in International Health was established at the Harvard School of Public Health in 1983 as a research and advanced training program for midcareer health professionals concerned with the allocation of resources for health, especially in developing countries. This essay describes the origins of the Tak...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Reich MR

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several mechanism to evade the immune system are induced during cervical cancer development, including the decrease of expression of class I HLA molecules and secretion of specific cytokines by tumoral cells. Consequently, the stimulation of cytotoxic (CTL) and helper (TH) T lymphocytes, as well as the natural killer ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Berumen J,Villegas N

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the current situation of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic consumption in Mexican hospitals. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Antimicrobial susceptibility data from blood and urine isolates were collected. Defined daily dose (DDD) of antibiotic consumption/100 occupied beds (OBD) was calculated. RES...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Miranda-Novales MG,Flores-Moreno K,López-Vidal Y,Rodríguez-Álvarez M,Solórzano-Santos F,Soto-Hernández JL,Ponce de León-Rosales S,UNCAR Network*.

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00