INTRODUCTIONCancer is a worldwide problem as it will affect one in three men and one in four women during their lifetime. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most frequent cancer in men, after lung and prostate cancer, and is the second most frequent cancer in women after breast cancer. It is also the third cause of death in men and women separately, and is the second most frequent cause of death by cancer if both genders are considered together. CRC represents approximately 10% of deaths by cancer. Modifiable risk factors of CRC include smoking, physical inactivity, being overweight and obesity, eating processed meat, and drinking alcohol excessively. CRC screening programs are possible only in economically developed countries. However, attention should be paid in the future to geographical areas with ageing populations and a western lifestyle.19,20 Sigmoidoscopy screening done with people aged 55–64 years has been demonstrated to reduce the incidence of CRC by 33% and mortality by CRC by 43%.OBJECTIVETo assess the effect on the incidence and mortality of CRC diet and lifestyle and to determine the effect of secondary prevention through early diagnosis of CRC.METHODOLOGY: A comprehensive search of Medline and Pubmed articles related to primary and secondary prevention of CRC and subsequently, a meta-analysis of the same blocks are performed.RESULTS225 articles related to primary or secondary prevention of CRC were retrieved. Of these 145 were considered valid on meta-analysis: 12 on epidemiology, 56 on diet and lifestyle, and over 77 different screenings for early detection of CRC. Cancer is a worldwide problem as it will affect one in three men and one in four women during their lifetime. There is no doubt whatsoever which environmental factors, probably diet, may account for these cancer rates. Excessive alcohol consumption and cholesterol-rich diet are associated with a high risk of colon cancer. A diet poor in folic acid and vitamin B6 is also associated with a higher risk of developing colon cancer with an overexpression of p53. Eating pulses at least three times a week lowers the risk of developing colon cancer by 33%, after eating less meat, while eating brown rice at least once a week cuts the risk of CRC by 40%. These associations suggest a dose–response effect. Frequently eating cooked green vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, pulses, and brown rice has been associated with a lower risk of colorectal polyps. High calcium intake offers a protector effect against distal colon and rectal tumors as compared with the proximal colon. Higher intake of dairy products and calcium reduces the risk of colon cancer. Taking an aspirin (ASA) regularly after being diagnosed with colon cancer is associated with less risk of dying from this cancer, especially among people who have tumors with COX-2 overexpression.16 Nonetheless, these data do not contradict the data obtained on a possible genetic predisposition, even in sporadic or non-hereditary CRC. CRC is susceptible to screening because it is a serious health problem g...

Introduction: Mediterranean diet (MD) is one of the most complete and healthy dietary models according to numerous studies. In this sense, the university stage involves a substantial change in the eating habits of young adults away from the standards associated with MD. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the level of adherence to the MD of a university population sector, establishing relation patterns with the type of population where students reside and digital leisure habits related with video games. Material and methods: This descriptive and transversal research involved 490 university students (M = 22.8 years old; SD = 3.639), using the KIDMED, CESR and CHCV questionnaires for data collection. Results: More than 70% of the sample needed to improve their diet and only 26.1% eat properly. Besides this, the levels of video game addiction showed that 20% of participants stated potential or severe problems. Relations given for accession to the MD, frequency of use of video games and number of games played showed statistical differences, specifying that video games habits have influence in the accession to the MD at the university stage. Conclusion: Given the low percentage of university students who follow a diet of good quality and its relation with video games use, it is vital to create intervention programs which generate an improvement in the alimentation of this sector, as well as the decrease of sedentary leisure time. Adhesión a la dieta mediterránea en estudiantes universitarios y su relación con los hábitos de ocio digital Adherence to Mediterranean diet in university students and its relationship with digital leisure habits

Objetivo: describir los resultados derivados de realizar cirugía menor (CM) por el médico de Atención Primaria (AP) y analizar el acuerdo diagnóstico prequirúrgico-anatomopatológico. Diseño: estudio descriptivo, prospectivo. Participantes: intervenciones realizadas durante dos años por 2 médicos de AP.

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In our study, the minor surgery programme in primary care diminish the cost in comparison with private specialized level, at the same time as reducing standby list in specialities like surgery or dermatology.

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Both statins were effective as lipid-lowering agents. However, atorvastatin 10 mg was more efficient than simvastatin 20 mg due to a better cost-effectiveness ratio.