Bovine cysticercosis in the State of São Paulo, Brazil: Prevalence, risk factors and financial losses for farmers

Abstract: Taenia solium is a zoonotic tapeworm of great importance in developing countries, due to the occurrence of human taeniasis and cysticercosis. Pigs have an important role in the biological cycle of the parasite as intermediate hosts. The scientific literature has been describing risk factors associated with the occurrence of this disease that must be avoided in countries with poor sanitation, in order to reduce the exposure of swine to the parasite eggs. This research focused on testing pigs of non-technified rearing farms for serum antibodies against Taenia solium in the region of Jaboticabal municipality, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The found prevalence was 6.82% (CI 95% 4.18 - 9.45) at animal level and 28.87% (CI 95% 16.74 - 40.40) at herd level. These figures are probably associated with low technification adoption during animal rearing in the studied area, which increased the exposure of the animals to risk factors associated with the occurrence of Taenia solium complex. The results found based on serological evidences of swine cysticercosis in the studied region serves as a warning to public sanitary authorities to improve public health and control T. solium.

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Prevalence and risk factors for bluetongue in the State of São Paulo, Brazil

Veterinary Medicine and Science ◽

10.1002/vms3.113 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 280-287

Author(s):

Thaís G. da Silva ◽

Michele S. Lima ◽

Massimo Spedicato ◽

Irene Carmine ◽

Liana Teodori ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

The State ◽

São Paulo

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Study of the prevalence and risk factors for low back pain in truck drivers in the state of São Paulo, Brazil

Clinics ◽

10.1590/s1807-59322006000600003 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 61 (6) ◽

pp. 503-510 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Silvia Ferreira Andrusaitis ◽

Reginaldo Perilo Oliveira ◽

Tarcísio Eloy P. Barros Filho

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

The State ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

Low Back ◽

São Paulo

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Demographic and cardiovascular risk factors associated with drug use in truck drivers in the state of São Paulo: A cross-sectional study.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-21248/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mariana Moura Pereira ◽

Antonio Padua Mansur ◽

Julio Yoshio Takada ◽

Vilma Leyton

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Illicit Drugs ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

The State ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

São Paulo ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: The irregular routine of truck drivers favors the development of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which can be exacerbated by the use of illicit drugs. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with data from 2,071 truck drivers who traveled through the state of São Paulo between 2010 and 2016. Socioeconomic and occupational variables, risk factors for CVD, use of illicit drugs were analyzed. Clinical and toxicological tests were also carried out. Results: The average age of the truck drivers was 42.27 ± 11.07 years, and the use of illicit drugs, at least once while working, was reported or detected in 388 (18.7%) drivers. Compared to non-users, drug users were younger (37.25 ± 9.45 vs. 43.43 ± 11.1 years; p <0.001) and single (43.3% vs. 28.4%; p <0.001). The independent variables age [OR = 0.93 (95% CI: 0.91 - 0.95; p<0.001)], smoking [OR = 2.18 (95% CI: 1.39 - 3.44; p = 0.001)], alcohol consumption [OR = 1.626 (95% CI: 1.06 - 2.49; p = 0.026)] and hours of driving per day [OR = 1.08 (95% CI: 1.01 - 1.15; p = 0.012)] were also associated with the use of illicit drugs. Conclusion: The use of illicit drugs was higher in young and single drivers and was associated with a higher prevalence of smoking, alcohol consumption and more driving hours, which are risk factors for NCDs, CVD and traffic accidents.

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Epidemiological profile of deaths from cerebrovascular diseases in residentes of the state of São Paulo in 2019

10.5327/1516-3180.581 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gustavo Cosendey Portes ◽

Bárbara Gazolla de Mendonça ◽

Carolina Falconi Amorim ◽

Flávio Wellington Martins Cruz ◽

Lara Lopardi de Souza Leite ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

The State ◽

São Paulo ◽

Preventive Actions ◽

Modifiable Factors ◽

Epidemiological Profile ◽

Age Range ◽

And Control

Background: Cerebrovascular diseases (CBVD) constitutes the second leading cause of death worldwide. Among the risk factors that can contribute to the pathology, the modifiable factors are related to lifestyle habits and the unmodifiable to gender, age and race. The proper management of these factors reduces the susceptibility of the person dying. Thus, it’s valuable to have this knowledge, once the identification and control provides the primary prevention. Objectives: Expose the epidemiological profile of deaths by CBVD in the population in 2019. Design and setting: Quantitative study, descriptive and observational, with data obtained in the Mortality Information System. Methods: Analysis of deaths due to CBVD in the state of São Paulo (SP) according to age range, gender and race. Results: The number of deaths by DBVD in 2019 in the state of SP were 21.716; according to gender, 51,0% were male patients, and 49,0% female. Regarding the age range, they all showed deaths by CBVD, the age group most affected, with 36,1% of deaths, were over 80 years old. Furthermore, the mortality of people with 60 years or more, represented 81,9% of the cases. The caucasion race had the highest number of deaths by DBVD with 68,0%, followed by mixed race with 20,8% and black race with 8,0%. Conclusions: The knowledgment of the epidemiological profile of deaths caused by CBVD in the state of SP is important, especially for identifying risk factors, planning and executing preventive actions, aiming to reduce the frequency of complications and deaths.

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Prevalence and risk factors for bovine tuberculosis in the State of São Paulo, Brazil

Semina Ciências Agrárias ◽

10.5433/1679-0359.2016v37n5supl2p3673 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 37 (5Supl2) ◽

pp. 3673 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ricardo Augusto Dias ◽

Francisco Miroslav Ulloa-Stanojlovic ◽

Ana Paula Cunha Belchior ◽

Rodrigo De Souza Ferreira ◽

Rita Coelho Gonçalves ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Bovine Tuberculosis ◽

Animal Health ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

Fixed Number ◽

The State ◽

São Paulo ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Apparent Prevalence ◽

Primary Sample

A cross sectional study was carried out between May and November 2011 to investigate the epidemiological situation of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The state was divided into seven regions. Three hundred farms from each region, with reproductive activity, were randomly chosen and included as primary sample units. A fixed number of bovine females, older than 2 years of age, were randomly selected and tested, using the comparative cervical tuberculin test. An epidemiological questionnaire based survey was conducted in the selected farms. Our results show that in the state of São Paulo, the apparent prevalence of positive farms was 9% (95% confidence interval, 95% CI = 7.8 – 10.5%). The prevalence in the individual regions varied between 3.5% (95% CI = 1.7 ? 6.8%) and 13.9% (95% CI = 10.2 – 18.8%). The apparent prevalence of positive animals in the state was 1.3% (95% CI = 0.9 – 1.7%) and varied from 0.3% (95% CI = 0.2 – 0.6%) to 2.5% (95% CI = 1.4 – 4.5%) in the regions. The risk factors associated with tuberculosis in the state were (i) number of adult females in a herd is ? 24 (Odds ratio, OR = 1.91, 95% CI = 1.32 – 2.75), (ii) type of farm enterprise (dairy: OR = 2.70, 95% CI = 1.40 – 5.21; mixed: OR = 2.03, 95% CI = 1.08 – 3.82), (iii) milking process (milking parlor: OR = 4.12, 95% CI = 1.46 – 11.64; portable milking machine: OR = 2.94, 95% CI = 1.42 – 6.09), and (iv) pasture sharing (OR = 1.58, 95% CI = 1.07 – 2.33). The state of São Paulo should implement a structured surveillance system to detect and mitigate the disease. Further, an efficient animal health education program, which encourages the farmers to test replacement animals for bTB prior to introduction in their herds and to avoid pasture sharing with farms of unknown sanitary conditions should also be implemented.

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Risk factors to tick infestations and their occurrence on horses in the state of São Paulo, Brazil

Veterinary Parasitology ◽

10.1016/s0304-4017(01)00387-9 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 97 (1) ◽

pp. 1-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 91

Author(s):

Marcelo B Labruna ◽

Cláudia E Kerber ◽

Fernando Ferreira ◽

João Luiz H Faccini ◽

Däniel T De Waal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

The State ◽

São Paulo

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Demographic and cardiovascular risk factors associated with drug use in truck drivers in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil: A cross-sectional study.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-21248/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mariana Moura Pereira ◽

Antonio Padua Mansur ◽

Julio Yoshio Takada ◽

Vilma Leyton

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Illicit Drugs ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

The State ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

São Paulo ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: The irregular routine of truck drivers favors the development of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which can be exacerbated by the use of illicit drugs. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with data from 2,071 truck drivers who traveled through the state of São Paulo between 2010 and 2016. Socioeconomic and occupational variables, risk factors for CVD, use of illicit drugs were analyzed. Clinical and toxicological tests were also carried out. Results: The average age of the truck drivers was 42.27 ± 11.07 years, and the use of illicit drugs, at least once while working, was reported or detected in 388 (18.7%) drivers. Compared to non-users, drug users were younger (37.25 ± 9.45 vs. 43.43 ± 11.1 years; p <0.001) and single (43.3% vs. 28.4%; p <0.001). The independent variables age [OR = 0.93 (95% CI: 0.91 - 0.95; p<0.001)], smoking [OR = 2.18 (95% CI: 1.39 - 3.44; p = 0.001)], alcohol consumption [OR = 1.626 (95% CI: 1.06 - 2.49; p = 0.026)] and hours of driving per day [OR = 1.08 (95% CI: 1.01 - 1.15; p = 0.012)] were also associated with the use of illicit drugs. Conclusion: The use of illicit drugs was higher in young and single drivers and was associated with a higher prevalence of smoking, alcohol consumption and more driving hours, which are risk factors for NCDs, CVD and traffic accidents.

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The Daily Routine of Students in the Classroom

EDU REVIEW. Revista Internacional de Educación y Aprendizaje ◽

10.37467/gka-revedu.v8.2668 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 157-163

Author(s):

Lilian Marques Silva

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Public School ◽

Data Collection ◽

New Technologies ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

The State ◽

Daily Routine ◽

São Paulo ◽

Access To Information ◽

Technological Advances

The almost instantaneous access to information provided by technological advances has revolutionized the behavior of people and of the classrooms too. Teachers had to adapt themselves to new technologies to maintain students interested and attentive to the discipline being taught. In this work, the behavior of the students of the 6th grade of elementary school II during class was observed. The school chosen is a public school in the State of São Paulo (Brazil). The research was based on data collection. The students were observed by being filmed during six months. The results showed that the students were interested in the classes and committed to the activities. The place that the student chooses to sit in the classroom influences the behavior of the teacher, because the more distant the teacher, the less he participates in the class.

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