scholarly journals Epidemic Curve of Covid-19 Cases after Lockdown in the Municipality of Belém, Pará State, Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Fabiane Diniz Machado Vilhena ◽  
Thamyles da Silva Dias ◽  
Patricia da Silva Ferreira ◽  
Leiliane Cristina de Souza Costa ◽  
Adriely Veloso Corrêa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Exponential Growth ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Isolation Rate ◽  
Epidemic Curve ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
The Face ◽  
Funeral Homes

Objective: To describe the evolution of COVID-19 cases three weeks after the start of the lockdown in the municipality of Belém, State of Pará. Methodology: Descriptive-epidemiological study, quantitative approach. The reported cases of Covid-19 were collected and analyzed in the municipality of Belém, from May 28 to June 3, 2020, that is, three weeks after the decree that regulated the lockdown. Data were extracted from the websites of the state departments and the following variables were evaluated: gender, age group, city. Results: It was identified that there were records of 92 confirmed cases and 19 deaths from coronavirus in the municipality. People aged 60 years or older were the ones who received the most confirmation of the disease and who also died the most. Women were predominant among confirmed cases and men among deaths. Conclusion: The present study consists of offering the academic environment reflections about the implementation of lockdown and how it reflects on the possible control of the increase of cases in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, based on the collection of epidemiological data of the disease, carried out in the municipality. For this, there was an increasing trend in the number of both confirmed cases and deaths. However, after the lockdown, it was possible to identify that the incidence remained in an isolation rate interval, without exponential growth, different from what was expected without the strategy. This contributes to the lower demand for care in health services and funeral homes.

scholarly journals Big Data Analysis of Pulmonary Embolism in Greece

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Ch Lampropoulos ◽  
Dimitrios G Raptis ◽  
Zoe Daniil ◽  
Sotirios K Tasoulis ◽  
Vassilis P Plagianakos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Public ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Population Prevalence ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Health Service Organization

Abstract Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) epidemiological data are unclear considering the disease prevalence in the general population. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of PE at the Greek population and the associated trends for the years 2013-2017. Methods: Data on prescriptions for PE in the years 2013-2017 were provided by the Greek National Health Service Organization (EOPYY). Data on age, gender, specialty of the prescribing physician and prescription unit were provided as well. Results: The total number of prescriptions for PE for the study period was 101.426. Of the total prescriptions, 51% were issued by the Public Sector, while 48% by the Private Sector. In 2013 the prevalence of PE was 5.43 cases per 100.000 citizens and increased constantly until 2017 with 23.79 cases per 100.000 population. Prevalence is higher in all years studied in the age group 70-80 with 69.35 cases per 100.000 population for the year 2017 followed by the ages 80-90 (60.58/100.000) and 60-70 (56.47/100.000) for the same year. Females display higher PE prevalence than males and higher increasing trend.Conclusion: PE prevalence displays an increasing trend throughout the years while female prevalence is higher than males with a higher increasing trend. Our results may be used to appropriately organize nationwide health care systems aiming at the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PE.

scholarly journals Big data analysis of Pulmonary Embolism in Greece

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Ch Lampropoulos ◽  
Dimitrios G Raptis ◽  
Zoe Daniil ◽  
Sotirios K Tasoulis ◽  
Vassilis P Plagianakos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Public ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Population Prevalence ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Health Service Organization

Abstract Introduction Pulmonary embolism (PE) epidemiological data are unclear considering the disease prevalence in the general population. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of PE at the Greek population and the associated trends for the years 2013-2017. Methods Data on prescriptions for PE in the years 2013-2017 were provided by the Greek National Health Service Organization (EOPYY). Data on age, gender, specialty of the prescribing physician and prescription unit were provided as well. Results The total number of prescriptions for PE for the study period was 101.426. Of the total prescriptions, 51% were issued by the Public Sector, while 48% by the Private Sector. In 2013 the prevalence of PE was 5.43 cases per 100.000 citizens and increased constantly until 2017 with 23.79 cases per 100.000 population. Prevalence is higher in all years studied in the age group 70-80 with 69.35 cases per 100.000 population for the year 2017 followed by the ages 80-90 (60.58/100.000) and 60-70 (56.47/100.000) for the same year. Females display higher PE prevalence than males and higher increasing trend. Conclusion PE prevalence displays an increasing trend throughout the years while female prevalence is higher than males with a higher increasing trend. Our results may be used to appropriately organize nationwide health care systems aiming at the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PE.

scholarly journals Big data analysis of Pulmonary Embolism in Greece

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Ch Lampropoulos ◽  
Dimitrios G Raptis ◽  
Zoe Daniil ◽  
Sotirios K Tasoulis ◽  
Vassilis P Plagianakos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Public ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Population Prevalence ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Health Service Organization

Abstract Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) epidemiological data are unclear considering the disease prevalence in the general population. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of PE at the Greek population and the associated trends for the years 2013-2017. Methods: Data on medical prescriptions for PE in the years 2013-2017 were provided by the Greek National Health Service Organization (EOPYY). Data on age, gender, specialty of the prescribing physician and prescription unit were provided as well. Results: The total number of medical prescriptions for PE for the study period was 101,426. Of the total prescriptions, 51% were issued by the Public Sector, while 48% by the Private Sector. In 2013 the prevalence of PE was 5.43 cases per 100,000 citizens and increased constantly until 2017 with 23.79 cases per 100,000 population. Prevalence is higher in all years studied in the age group 70-80 with 69.35 cases per 100,000 population for the year 2017 followed by the ages 80-90 (60.58/100,000) and 60-70 (56.47/100,000) for the same year. Females display higher PE prevalence than males and higher increasing trend.Conclusion: PE prevalence displays an increasing trend throughout the years while prevalence in females is higher than males and displays a higher increasing trend. Our results may be used to appropriately organize nationwide health care systems aiming at the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PE.

scholarly journals Temporal trends in pulmonary embolism prevalence in Greece during 2013–2017

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis C. Lampropoulos ◽  
Dimitrios G. Raptis ◽  
Zoe Daniil ◽  
Sotirios K. Tasoulis ◽  
Vassilis P. Plagianakos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Disease Prevalence ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Public ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Population Prevalence ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Health Service Organization

Abstract Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) epidemiological data about the disease prevalence in the general population are unclear. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of PE in Greece and the associated temporal trends for the years 2013–2017. Methods Data on medical prescriptions for PE in the years 2013–2017 were provided by the Greek National Health Service Organization (EOPYY). Data on age, gender, specialty of the prescribing physician and prescription unit were provided as well. Results The total number of medical prescriptions for PE for the study period was 101,426. Of the total prescriptions, 51% were issued by the Public Sector and 48% by the Private Sector. In 2013 the prevalence of PE was 5.43 cases per 100,000 citizens and increased constantly until 2017 with 23.79 cases per 100,000 population. Prevalence was higher in all years studied in the age group of 70–80 years. For the year 2017, we observed 69.35 cases per 100,000 population for subjects 70–80 years, followed by the ages 80–90 (60.58/100,000) and 60–70 years (56.47 /100,000). Females displayed higher PE prevalence than males and higher increasing trend. Conclusion PE prevalence has an increasing trend throughout the years 2013–2017 while prevalence in females is higher than males and displays a higher increasing trend. Our results may be used to appropriately organize nationwide health care campaigns aiming at the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PE.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of shigellosis in Teknaf, a coastal area of Bangladesh: a 10-year survey

1990 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Anowar Hossain ◽  
M. John Albert ◽  
Kh. Zahid Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Area ◽  
Multiple Drug Resistance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Shigella Dysenteriae ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Multiple Drug ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Isolation Rate ◽  
Monsoon Period

SUMMARYThe epidemiological data on shigellosis in Teknaf, a coastal area of Bangladesh, were reviewed for a 10-year period (1975–84). Certain similarities and differences were observed in the epidemiology of the disease in Teknaf when compared with urban Dhaka and rural Matlab. Similarities included: round-the-year infection with two peaks, one in the monsoon period and the other in the winter period; high male to female attendance ratio at the treatment centre: the predominance of infection in the under-15-year age group; high mortality rate in the under-5-year age group of both sexes and in females of all age groups; the multiple drug resistance of organisms. Differences included the higher isolation rate of organisms in Teknaf (42·1 % as against 11–12% in Dhaka and Matlab) and the preponderance of Shigella dysenteriae 1 infection in females in Teknaf. The unusually high isolation rate of shigella makes Teknaf the area with the highest incidence of shigellosis in Bangladesh.

Skull and Face Injuries and Associated Factors in Pedestrian Victims of Traffic Accidents: A Single Trauma Center Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Josimara A. de Araújo Varela ◽  
Tatiana F.T. Palitot ◽  
Smyrna L.X. de Souza ◽  
Alidianne F.C. Cavalcanti ◽  
Alessandro L. Cavalcanti
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Face ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The City

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the presence of lesions in the skull and face and the associated factors in pedestrian victims of traffic accidents. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study carried out through the analysis of medical records of pedestrian victims of traffic accidents in an emergency service in the city of Campina Grande, Brazil, during the year of 2016. Information was collected regarding gender, age group, day of the week, time of the accident, type of vehicle involved, presence of trauma to the skull and face, and outcomes. The Chi-square and Fisher's Exact tests were used, with a significance level of 5%. Results: A total of 1,884 medical records were evaluated, out of which 7.1% (n = 133) involved pedestrians. Men were the most frequent victims (68.4%), and victims of age 60 years old or over (30.5%) predominated. Almost one-third of the cases were recorded during the weekends (30.5%), and the most prevalent time was at night (52.7%). Regarding the type of vehicle involved, motorcycles predominated (47.4%). Head trauma was present in 37.6% of victims, while facial injuries corresponded to 8.2%. In 12% of cases, the victims died. The variables of gender, age group, occurrence on weekends, and trauma to the face showed a statistically significant association with the occurrence of traffic accidents (Chi-square test; p<0.05). Conclusion: Among pedestrian victims of traffic accidents, there is a predominance of men aged 65 years or over. Accidents are frequent at night, and motorcycles are the main vehicles involved. The presence of trauma to the skull and face regions is high.

Future Costs of Long-term Care in Japan and Sweden

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mårten Lagergren ◽  
Noriko Kurube ◽  
Yasuhiko Saito
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Population Change ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Term Care ◽  
And Gender

Population aging is expected to increase long-term care (LTC) costs in both Japan and Sweden. This study projected LTC costs for 2010 through 2040 for different assumptions of population change, LTC need by age group and gender, and LTC provided per level of need and cost in Japan and Sweden. Population data were taken from the official national forecasts. Needs projections were based on epidemiological data from the Nihon University Japanese Longitudinal Study of Aging and the Swedish Survey of Living Conditions. Data on LTC provision by need and cost were taken from nine Japanese municipalities collected by assessments in the LTC insurance system and from surveys in eight Swedish municipalities. Total initial costs were calibrated to official national figures. Two projections based on two different scenarios were made for each country from 2010 to 2040. The first scenario assumed a constant level of need for LTC by age group and gender, and the other assumed a continuation of the present LTC need trends until 2025. For Japan, this resulted in a projected cost increase of 93% for the one and 80% for the other; for Sweden it was 52% and 24%, respectively. The results reflected differences in population aging and health development.

scholarly journals DECREASING PREVALENCE OF THE ACUTE/SUBACUTE CLINICAL FORM OF PARACOCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS IN MATO GROSSO DO SUL STATE, BRAZIL

2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Rodrigues Fabris ◽  
Úrsulla Vilella Andrade ◽  
Aline Ferreira Dos Santos ◽  
Ana Paula da Costa Marques ◽  
Sandra Maria do Valle Leone de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Infection Prevalence ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Clinical Form ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul ◽  
Overall Mortality

With the objective to evaluate the behavior of paracoccidioidomycosis in the last three decades, clinical and epidemiological data of 595 patients admitted to clinical services of the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul from 1980 to 2009 were investigated. Gender, age distribution, clinical form, comorbidity with tuberculosis or AIDS, and mortality were compared by decades of clinical admission. It was shown that during the three decades there was a decrease in women percentage, and the same manner occurred a reduction in participants in the age group of 20 to 39 years. Moreover, the acute/subacute forms have been diminished in the period. These fluctuations are closely related and can be simultaneously analyzed. Increased AIDS co-infection prevalence from the first to the second decade was also revealed, coinciding with the appearance of the retroviral epidemic and stabilizing during the third decade. No change in the tuberculosis co-infection rate was observed (overall = 6.9%). It reinforces the importance of this co-morbidity. The overall mortality rate remained steady at 6.7%, not varying significantly from one decade to another. The persistent mortality rate calls attention to the importance of this neglected disease.

scholarly journals Aspectos clínicos e epidemiológicos relacionados ao transplante de córneas

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayk Penze Cardoso ◽  
Marcos Antonio Ferreira Júnior ◽  
Elenilda De Andrade Pereira Gonçalves ◽  
Vanessa Giavarotti Taboza Flores ◽  
Élen Ferraz Teston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Corneal Transplantation ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Eye Banks ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

RESUMOObjetivo: caracterizar epidemiologicamente os transplantes de córneas realizados no estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Método: trata-se de estudo quantitativo, epidemiológico, de desenho transversal. Compor-se-á a amostra de estudo de forma censitária por todos os pacientes em fila de espera, os submetidos ao transplante de córneas e os doadores desse tipo de tecido no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Realizar-se-á a coleta de dados por meio de três instrumentos elaborados para cada população distinta, com as variáveis de dados clínicos e epidemiológicos. Estabelecer-se-ão estatisticamente os padrões de distribuição e as frequências, bem como as medidas de tendência central, além da análise multivariada com aplicação de medidas de magnitude de efeito e associação, de acordo com a natureza de cada variável, a serem apresentados em forma de gráficos e tabelas. Resultados esperados: espera-se identificar as dificuldades encontradas no sistema estadual de transplante de córneas com foco no desenvolvimento de conceitos técnicos, de planejamento e organização do atendimento aos usuários em fila de espera, doadores e transplantados. Descritores: Transplante de Córnea; Doenças da Córnea; Retalhos de Tecido Biológico; Epidemiologia; Serviços de Saúde; Bancos de Olhos.ABSTRACTObjective: to make the clinical and epidemiological characterization of corneal transplants performed in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Method: this is a quantitative, epidemiological, cross-sectional study. A sample of the study will be collected in a census form for all patients in queue, those submitted to corneal transplantation and donors of this type of tissue in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. Data collection will be performed by means of three instruments elaborated for each distinct population, with the variables of clinical and epidemiological data. Distribution patterns and frequencies as well as measures of central tendency will be statistically established, as well as multivariate analysis with application of magnitude of effect and association, according to the nature of each variable, to be presented in charts and tables. Expected results: it is hoped to identify the difficulties found in the state transplant system of corneal aimed at the development of technical concepts, planning and organization of care for waiting users, donors and transplanted patients. Keywords: Corneal Transplantation; Corneal Diseases; Biological Tissue Patchwork; Epidemiology; Health services; Eye Banks. Descriptors: Corneal Transplantation; Corneal Diseases; Free Tissue Flaps; Epidemiology; Health Services; Eye Banks.RESUMENObjetivo: caracterizar epidemiológicamente los trasplantes de córneas hechos en el estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Método: trata-se de un estudio cuantitativo, epidemiológico, de diseño transversal. La muestra de estudio se compondrá de forma censal por todos los pacientes en cola de espera, los sometidos al trasplante de córneas y los donantes de ese tipo de tejido en el Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Se realizará la recolección de datos mediante tres instrumentos preparados para cada población distinta, con las variables de datos clínicos y epidemiológicos. Se establecerán estadísticamente los patrones de distribución y las frecuencias, así como las medidas de tendencia central, además del análisis multivariado con aplicación de medidas de magnitud de efecto y asociación, de acuerdo con la naturaleza de cada variable, que deberán presentarse en forma de gráficos y tablas. Resultados esperados: se espera identificar las dificultades encontradas en el sistema estatal de trasplante de córneas mirando el desarrollo de conceptos técnicos, de planificación y organización de la atención a los usuarios en cola de espera, los donantes y los trasplantados. Descriptores: Trasplante de Córnea; Enfermedades de Córnea; Colgajos Tisulares Libres; Epidemiología; Servicios de Salud; Bancos de Ojos.

scholarly journals Food Safety and Employee Health Implications of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aljosa Trmcic ◽  
Elizabeth Demmings ◽  
Kalmia Kniel ◽  
Martin Wiedmann ◽  
Samuel David Alcaine
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Control Culture ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
The Face ◽  
Effective Program

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the US food supply and consumer behavior. Food production and processing are being disrupted as illnesses, proactive quarantines, and government-mandated movement restrictions cause labor shortages. In this environment, the food industry has been required to adopt new, additional practices to minimize the risk of COVID-19 cases and outbreaks among its workforce. Successfully overcoming these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that addresses COVID-19 transmission both within and outside the facility; possible interventions include strategies to (i) vaccinate employees, (ii) assure that employees practice social distancing, (iii) assure that employees wear face coverings, (iv) screen employees for COVID-19 (v) assure that employees practice frequent handwashing and avoid touching their faces, (vi) clean frequently touched surfaces, and (vii) assure proper ventilation. Compliance with these control strategies needs to be verified and an overall “COVID-19 control culture” needs to be established to facilitate an effective program. Despite some public misperceptions about SARS-CoV-2 presence on foods or food packaging representing a public health risk, it is important to note that both the virus’ biology and epidemiological data clearly support a negligible risk of COVID-19 transmission through food and food packing. However, COVID-19 pandemic related supply chain and workforce disruptions, as well as the shift in resources to protect food industry employees from COVID-19 may increase the actual food safety risks. The goal of this paper is to review the COVID-19 mitigation practices adopted by the food industry, and the potential impact of these practices and COVID-19 related disruptions on the industry’s food safety mission. A review of these impacts is necessary to ensure that the food industry is prepared to maintain a safe and nutritious food supply in the face of future global disruptions.

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