Qualidade de vida e meio urbano: a cidade de São Paulo, Brasil

Forattini, Oswaldo Paulo

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“…Because of the costs involved in this type of survey, it was not possible to enlarge the sample used in the study. Nonetheless, since most of Brazil's aging and elderly population share similar socioeconomic standards, characterized by low income, low schooling levels and poor nutritional conditions, [20][21][22] we would tend towards considering our fi ndings to be illustrative of the scenario in this country.…”

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults

et al. 2007

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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a complex clinicopathological entity characterized by diffuse or focal fat accumulation in the hepatic parenchyma of patients who deny abusive alcohol consumption. This study aimed to assess idiopathic NAFLD in community-dwelling, middle-aged and older adults living in the Brazilian Federal District. Associations between NAFLD and components of metabolic syndrome and the whole syndrome were investigated. DESIGN AND SETTINGS:This was a cross-sectional study on 139 subjects aged 55 years or older. METHODS:NAFLD was diagnosed by means of clinical procedures, to exclude subjects with signs of liver disorders, abusive alcohol consumption and infl uence from hepatotoxic drugs. Phenotypes were graded based on ultrasound examination. Metabolic syndrome was defi ned using the NCEP ATP III criteria. Laboratory tests were performed to assist clinical examinations and defi ne the syndrome. RESULTS:NAFLD was present in 35.2% of the subjects. Taken together, the two most intense phenotypes correlated with increased serum fasting glucose, triglyceride and VLDL cholesterol levels. Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed in 25.9% of the sample. In addition to associating NAFLD with specifi c traits of metabolic syndrome, non-parametric analysis confi rmed the existence of a relationship (p < 0.05) between the steatotic manifestation and the syndromic condition. CONCLUSION:Compared with the literature, this study reveals greater frequency of idiopathic NAFLD among Brazilian middle-aged and older adults than is described elsewhere. The fi ndings also suggest that impaired glycemic metabolism coupled with increased fat delivery and/or sustained endogenous biosynthesis is the most likely physiopathogenic mechanisms underlying the onset of NAFLD in this population.

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults

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“…A large part of the current interest in this field of investigation may be attributed to concerns regarding environmental degradation and human wellbeing as well as the increasing impact of chronic disease on the health of populations 1,2,3,4 . The quest for a greater understanding of the processes involved in quality of life is aimed at broadening the perspectives of social equality as well as ecological and cultural diversity to allow a reassessment of the urban lifestyle and quality of consumption, work, distribution of wealth and access to goods and services 5 .…”

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Quality of life among the Brazilian adult population using the generic SF-8 questionnaire

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“…These characteristics are expressed through irregular building plot division and shantytown development. 11,16 According to the World Health Organization, 20 confi rmation of leptospirosis cases depends on certain laboratory criteria (ELISA test, microagglutination reaction and blood or urine cultures) and on certain clinical-epidemiological criteria (signs and symptoms characterizing risk and/or epidemiological antecedents presenting risk). SINAN uses both types of criterion for defi ning confi rmed cases.…”

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Análise espacial e sazonal da leptospirose no município de São Paulo, SP, 1998 a 2006

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Latorre²,

Laporta³

et al. 2010

Rev. Saúde Pública

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OBJECTIVE:To analyze the spatial and seasonal distribution of leptospirosis and identify possible ecological and social components of its transmission. METHODS:A total of 2,490 cases registered in each district of the municipality of São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, between 1998 and 2006, were georeferenced. The data were obtained from the Notifi able Diseases Information System. Thematic maps were made, showing the variables of incidence rate, lethality rate, literacy rate, average monthly income, number of residents per household, water supply and sewage system. To identify spatial patterns (dispersed, clustered or random), these variables were analyzed using the global and local Moran indices. Spearman's correlation coeffi cient was used to test associations between variables with clustered spatial patterns. RESULTS:Clustered spatial patterns were observed for the variables of leptospirosis incidence, literacy rate, average monthly income, number of residents per household, water supply and sewage system. There were 773 notifi ed cases in the dry season and 1,717 cases in the rainy season. The incidence and lethality rates correlated with the population's socioeconomic conditions, independently of the period. CONCLUSIONS:Leptospirosis is spread throughout the municipality of São Paulo, and its incidence increases during the rainy season. In the dry season, the localities where cases appear coincide with the areas of poorest housing conditions. In the rainy season, it also increases in other districts, probably due to the proximity of rivers and streams.

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Qualidade de vida e meio urbano: a cidade de São Paulo, Brasil

Cited by 35 publications

References 5 publications

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults

Quality of life among the Brazilian adult population using the generic SF-8 questionnaire

Análise espacial e sazonal da leptospirose no município de São Paulo, SP, 1998 a 2006

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