2011
DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692011000300001
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Abstract: The increasing demand of people with chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) currently poses a challenge for the health system in many countries. This challenge is related to the scarcity of health resources and the need to produce knowledge that can provide tools to permit an effective approach of that population and their risk factors, taking into account cost-effectiveness. It is recognized that health promotion actions increase health expenditures but, on the other hand, bring economic benefits to the… Show more

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“…There is evidence that health technologies, such as the use of telephones, can strengthen bonds between professionals and patients, as well as encourage therapy adherence (25) . Another strategy is the supply of group care using techniques such as psychoeducation or group therapy (26) .…”
Section: As This Study Shows An Association Betweenmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is evidence that health technologies, such as the use of telephones, can strengthen bonds between professionals and patients, as well as encourage therapy adherence (25) . Another strategy is the supply of group care using techniques such as psychoeducation or group therapy (26) .…”
Section: As This Study Shows An Association Betweenmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…En este sentido, la transición demográfica y epidemiológica, caracterizada por la alta prevalencia de enfermedades y factores de riesgo relacionados con el estilo de vida, ha exigido una profunda transformación del modelo de atención de salud [12], situación a la cual Colombia no es ajena, con tasas de mortalidad, natalidad y crecimiento decrecientes, así como las características propias de la acumulación epidemiológica con una reducción progresiva de las enfermedades transmisibles y un incremento en las condiciones crónicas, que ocupan el primer puesto entre las causas de enfermedad y muerte en el país (59% al 63% entre 1990-2005) [13][14][15]. Es así como, la alcaldía del municipio de Trinidad en el departamento de Casanare, en cumplimiento de los lineamientos nacionales y con el propósito de establecer una línea base para fortalecer las acciones de promoción y prevención de las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles, propuso la realización del presente estudio con el objetivo de establecer la prevalencia de las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en el municipio durante el periodo 2012-2014.…”
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