Prevalence and incidence of epilepsy in Latin America and the Caribbean: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of population‐based studies

Epilepsia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Alva‐Díaz ◽  
Alba Navarro‐Flores ◽  
Oscar Rivera‐Torrejon ◽  
Andrely Huerta‐Rosario ◽  
Roberto A. Molina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
The Caribbean

scholarly journals A systematic review of population-based studies on lipid profiles in Latin America and the Caribbean

eLife ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo M Carrillo-Larco ◽  
C Joel Benites-Moya ◽  
Cecilia Anza-Ramirez ◽  
Leonardo Albitres-Flores ◽  
Diana Sánchez-Velazco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Low Hdl ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
The Caribbean

We aimed to study time trends and levels of mean total cholesterol and lipid fractions, and dyslipidaemias prevalence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Systematic-review and meta-analysis of population-based studies in which lipid (total cholesterol [TC; 86 studies; 168,553 people], HDL-Cholesterol [HDL-C; 84 studies; 121,282 people], LDL-Cholesterol [LDL-C; 61 studies; 86,854 people], and triglycerides [TG; 84 studies; 121,009 people]) levels and prevalences were laboratory-based. We used Scopus, LILACS, Embase, Medline and Global Health; studies were from 1964 to 2016. Pooled means and prevalences were estimated for lipid biomarkers from ≥2005. The pooled means (mg/dl) were 193 for TC, 120 for LDL-C, 47 for HDL-C, and 139 for TG; no strong trends. The pooled prevalence estimates were 21% for high TC, 20% for high LDL-C, 48% for low HDL-C, and 21% for high TG; no strong trends. These results may help strengthen programs for dyslipidaemias prevention/management in LAC.

scholarly journals Sodium and Salt Consumption in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Systematic-Review and Meta-Analysis of Population-Based Studies and Surveys

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo M Carrillo-Larco ◽  
Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
World Health ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Sodium Consumption

Sodium/salt consumption is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Although global targets to reduce salt intake have been established, current levels and trends of sodium consumption in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are unknown. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based studies in which sodium consumption was analyzed based on urine samples (24 hour samples or otherwise). The search was conducted in Medline, Embase, Global Health, Scopus and LILACS. From 2350 results, 53 were studied in detail, of which 15 reports were included, providing evidence for 18 studies. Most studies were from Brazil (7/18) and six collected 24 hour urine samples. In the random effects meta-analysis, 12 studies (29,875 people) were analyzed since 2010. The pooled mean 24 hour estimated sodium consumption was 4.13 g/day (10.49 g/day of salt). When only national surveys were analyzed, the pooled mean was 3.43 g/day (8.71 g/day of salt); when only community studies were analyzed the pooled mean was 4.39 g/day (11.15 g/day of salt). Studies had low risk of bias. The estimated 24 hour sodium consumption is more than twice the World Health Organization recommendations since 2010. Regional organizations and governments should strengthen policies and interventions to measure and reduce sodium consumption in LAC.

Epidemiology of acute otitis media in children of Latin America and the Caribbean: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 75 (9) ◽  
pp. 1062-1070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariel Bardach ◽  
Agustín Ciapponi ◽  
Sebastian Garcia-Marti ◽  
Demian Glujovsky ◽  
Agustina Mazzoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Acute Otitis Media ◽  
The Caribbean

scholarly journals Type-Specific HPV Prevalence in Cervical Cancer and High-Grade Lesions in Latin America and the Caribbean: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. e25493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agustín Ciapponi ◽  
Ariel Bardach ◽  
Demián Glujovsky ◽  
Luz Gibbons ◽  
María Alejandra Picconi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Hpv Prevalence ◽  
The Caribbean

scholarly journals Burden of influenza in Latin America and the Caribbean: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1017-1032 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilma Savy ◽  
Agustín Ciapponi ◽  
Ariel Bardach ◽  
Demián Glujovsky ◽  
Patricia Aruj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Caribbean

scholarly journals Prevalence of multidrug‐resistant tuberculosis in Latin America and the Caribbean: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1065-1078
Author(s):  
Fátima M Tengan ◽  
Gerusa M Figueiredo ◽  
Olavo HM Leite ◽  
Arielle KS Nunes ◽  
Carol Manchiero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
The Caribbean
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document