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Introdução: Atualmente, o aumento da expectativa de vida tem chamado a atenção quanto às condições de saúde durante esses anos adicionais e quanto à possibilidade de incidências futuras de morbidades e mortalidade e diversos problemas de saúde, como as quedas. Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre as características da queda e o grupo etário. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um formulário específico nos meses de março a junho de 2012 e analisados por meio do Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, versão 17.0). As associações foram verificadas por meio do teste ÷2 de Pearson ou do teste exato de Fisher com extensão de Freeman-Halton, quando apropriado, sendo adotado o nível de significância α<5%. Resultados: Observou-se um total de 93 idosos vítimas de quedas. Prevaleceu o grupo de faixa etária igual ou maior que 80 anos (47,3%), do sexo feminino (62,4%), com ensino fundamental incompleto ou acima (51,6%), sem renda ou com renda de até um salário mínimo (66,7%), residindo sem companheiro (65,6%). A ocorrência de quedas em idosos mostrou associação entre grupo etário e sexo (p=0,004), situação conjugal (p=0,002), hospitalização (p=0,047) e lugar da queda (p=0,006). Conclusão: Os idosos com 70 anos ou mais foram os que se apresentaram em maior proporção no tempo de hospitalização, e, no que se refere ao lugar de ocorrência da queda, observou-se que, entre os idosos mais velhos, destacou-se um maior percentual de quedas em casa, principalmente quando comparados aos idosos mais jovens.

Introduction: The inconsequential exercise of sexuality may generate innumerous conflicts and interfere wityh each adolescent's plans for the future, resulting in early pregnancy, for example.

Introduction: The process of aging causes bio-psychosocial changes, that commonly, make the elderly more likely to be affected by chronic diseases and disorders due to external causes.Objective: Analize the occurrence of trauma and demographic characteristics of elderly people attended by a mobile emergency service.Method: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in the city of Sousa, in northeast region of Brazil, using data from 190 records of elderly victims of trauma attended by the MES from January 1 St to December 31 St of 2011. The Pearson's chi-square test (χ2) or Fisher's exact test with Freeman-Halton extension, were used to observe possible associations between variables. A significance level of α<5% was considered.Results: From the total of 190 elderly, 51.1% were male, aged between 60 and 104 years, mean age of 75.3 years (SD 10.44 years) and median of 74.0 years. Regarding the occurrence of trauma, 91.6% occurred in urban areas, 35.8% in the morning, 46.3% at weekend and 42.1% in the months from May to August. Falls stood out with 65.3% of cases and 87.9% had no alcohol on their breath during first-aid care. Among the injuries, wounds were predominant (62.3%) and 87.4% were referred to hospital. A significant association was observed between the presence of alcohol on the breath and sex (p<0.001) and age group (p=0.004) and between trauma mechanism and sex (p<0.001). Higher susceptibility was observed among males in the most advanced age group. Among the types of trauma, falls occurred mainly among women and traffic accidents among men. The presence of alcohol on the breath was verified especially among men and the majority of them were referred to hospitals.

<p>O envelhecimento mundial é um fenômeno que tem sido muito discutido na última década e o seu rápido processo observado nos países em desenvolvimento, como o Brasil, ainda não tem sido suficientemente estudado para fornecer os elementos necessários ao desenvolvimento de políticas adequadas para essa parcela da população. Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar as principais causas de morbi-mortalidade, entre homens e mulheres com 60 anos ou mais, residentes no Estado da Paraíba. Realizou-se um estudo de natureza descritiva exploratório com abordagem quantitativa, por meio de dados secundários disponíveis no DATASUS, encontrados no site do Ministério da Saúde, de acordo com o Sistema de Informações de Mortalidade (SIM/SUS), o Sistema de Internações Hospitalares (SIH/SUS) e os dados demográficos segundo o IBGE. Identificou-se a Doença Isquêmica do Coração, seguida da Doença Cerebrovascular e do Diabetes Mellitus, com os maiores coeficientes de mortalidade nos idosos. Ao comparar as principais causas de mortalidade entre os sexos, os homens apresentaram maior risco para Cirrose e Doença Crônica do Fígado, Acidentes de Transporte e Câncer de Pulmão. As mulheres apresentaram como as principais causas de mortalidade o Diabetes Mellitus, Pneumonias e Infecções Intestinais. Entre as causas mais prevalentes de morbidade, destacam-se as Doenças Circulatórias, Doenças Respiratórias e Doenças Infecciosas e Parasitárias. Os resultados mostram as principais causas de morbidade e mortalidade entre os idosos são as doenças Circulatórias, Doenças Respiratórias e as Doenças Infecciosas, que podem ser reduzidas com a adoção de políticas amplas de promoção, prevenção e tratamento oportuno e adequado para essas doenças, o que aponta para uma crescente preocupação com medidas preventivas para esta faixa etária da população. </p><pre><strong><em>Comparative Study of Morbidity and Mortality Among the Elderly in the state of Paraiba</em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></pre><p><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>Aging is a global phenomenon that has been much discussed in the last decade and its rapid process observed in developing countries like Brazil, has not been sufficiently studied to provide the elements necessary to develop appropriate policies for this population. This study aimed to identify the main causes of morbidity and mortality among men and women aged 60 or older living in the state of Paraiba. We conducted a descriptive exploratory study with a quantitative approach, using secondary data available in DATASUS found on the website of the Ministry of Health, according to the Information System (SIM / SUS), the Hospital System (SIH / SUS) and demographic data according to IBGE. Identified the Ischemic Heart Disease, followed by Cerebrovascular Disease and Diabetes Mellitus, with the highest mortality rates in the elderly. By comparing the leading causes of mortality between the sexes, men had higher risk for Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver diseases, Traffic Accidents and Lung Cancer. The women presented as the main causes of mortality Diabetes Mellitus, Pneumonia and Intestinal Infections. Among the most prevalent causes of morbidity, there are the Circulatory Diseases, Respiratory Diseases and Infectious Diseases. The results here show the main causes of morbidity and mortality among the elderly are the Circulatory presented, Respiratory Diseases and the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases these can be reduced with the adoption of wide promotion, prevention and timely treatment and appropriate for these diseases, pointing to a growing preoccupation with measures prevention for this age group.</p>

Introduction: the Information System on Live Birth (SINASC) aims to receive and disseminate information about the live births, the mothers, the gestation, birth, of the newborn; taking into consideration that the information about the live births of a country or a particular region is fundamental, because thebirths are part of the composition of variousdemographic and epidemiological indicators, such as the rates of infant mortality, low birth weight, birth rates and fecundity. Objective: this research aimed to compare the data contained in the DNV (White duplicate) compared to the disclosed in the SINASC/DATASUS, in the municipality of Cajazeiras, PB (2006-2010. Method: it is a descriptive study, by means of revising the 3972 DNV from 2006 to 2010, archived in the sector of Epidemiologic Vigilance, and also the data disclosed in the SINASC, relating to the mothers residing in the referred municipality. Results: it was perceived a significant flaw in the completion of the DNV and ambiguity between the SMS and DATASUS data, thereby jeopardizing the reliability and questioning the precision and completeness of the registers of this information system compared to the SMS ones. Thereby, in addition to the flaws in the adequate completion in of the DNV at the birth place, there were flaws in the electronic typing of the data. Conclusion: thus, the results point to a need of the Municipal Health Department to promote training and guidance for the person responsible for the completion of the DNV and the electronic typing of the system, in order to achieve a total and correct completion of all the items of the DNV; emphasizing the importance of this document and its integral completion.

Introduction: In the mouth there are several microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, which, under favorable conditions, can cause oral health problems. In combating these diseases there are several antibiotics and antifungals, synthetic drugs and also natural.Objective: Identifying the action of propolis on microorganisms in the oral cavity.Method: we opted for the integrative literature review, using the descriptors: oral cavity, propolis, anti-inflammatory activity, antimicrobial activity, endodontics, antimicrobial, propolis, saliva, metabolism, microbiology, antimicrobial activity and mouth; the consulted databases were PubMed, LILACS and SciELO, published between 1999 and 2014. The results were obtained through the selection of 09 articles, through close reading, critical and reflective texts, and then the organization of summary frames of data. Results:Evidence was gathered and synthesized, pointing to the antibacterial action (Gram-positive and Gram-negative) and antifungal (C. albicans and C. tropicallis) of propolis. The methodological designs of the studies analyzed were in majority, of weak evidence, for evidencebased practice. Therefore, the findings may be questioned. Conclusion:It needs that are carried out research studies in a systematic review and randomized clinical studies with humans, because they are considered major force evidence and are defined therapeutic parameters and minimum chemical composition, the different types of propolis, so having the appropriate/desired therapeutic properties.

Introduction: propolis is a substance that has aroused the interest of many researchers because of its numerous therapeutic properties, antibacterial and antifungal.Objectives: identifying the species of Candida and evaluate the antifungal effect of red propolis yeast oral cavity.Method: this is a clinical in vitro study with saliva samples collected from 152 patients treated at the dental office of the Family Health Strategy in the city of São Bento-pB. the identification of Candida species was made through the Chrom Ágar Candida. the antifungal activity of the propolis extract was analyzed in four different concentrations: 100%, 75%, 50% and 25%, through the agar diffusion test.Results: the most prevalent species was C. albicans; antifungal action as to the concentration of 25% of the propolis extract was that apparently demonstrated greater efficacy, compared to the highest concentration.Conclusion: the inhibitory effect of propolis against Candida may have been influenced by the concentration of alcohol present in the extract. to test this hypothesis suggests that search is performed with extracts of propolis and at the same time with the alcohol, in both concentrations and different environmental conditions. this study offers subsidies for other professionals employ different methodologies and propolis concentrations with other substances in order to test the antimicrobial action of these.