A prevenção quaternária, a diabetes e a doença periodontal

Abstract

RESUMOA diabetes, que se estima vir a afetar milhões de pessoas no planeta em 2030, bem como a doença periodontal, considerada a sua sexta complicação, desenham ambas, um futuro bastante incerto e sombrio em termos de Qualidade deVida e Saúde Pública! Ninguém imaginou que o precioso açucar, refinado sucessivamente, cada vez mais, obtido com a escravatura bárbaramente instalada com as Descobertas, finalmente se tornasse o maior veneno omnipresente nas Sociedades do nosso tempo!A Diabetes e as suas complicações relacionam-se em bi-direccionalidade com a periodontite e suas exacerbações, ou seja, uma piora a situação da outra! A palavra representa a grande ferramenta para operacionalizar a Prevenção Quaternária que veio nos últimos anos dar uma esperança a todos aqueles que desejam um outro olhar para a problemática da saúde/ doença.Neste contexto e evitando a corrente crescente de overdiagnosis, overmedicalization, overtreatment, overscreenings, overinformation, vamos todos simplesmente melhorar a compreensão, a prática e a colaboração das pessoas e das sociedades, no sentido de todos alterarmos estilos de vida nefastos ao aparecimento destes problemas de saúde tão prevalentes no mundo de hoje e tão inquietantes para o de amanhã, com Psicologia Positiva e mais Conhecimento! Palavras chave: prevenção quaternária; diabetes; doença periodontal ABSTRACT Quaternary prevention, diabetes and periodontal disease. Diabetes, which is estimated to affect 552 million people on the planet in 2030, as well as periodontal disease, considered its sixth complication, draw both of them, a very uncertain and gloomy future in terms of Quality of Life and Public Health! Nobody imagined

Quaternary prevention in health in the perception of health professionals / Prevenção quaternária na saúde na percepção de profissionais de saúde

“…These weaknesses have been pointed out in studies and reveal the need to think of continuing education as a continuous process in health services. 6,[19][20][21] Positive experiences about the QP in work processes were also reported by professionals and are represented by the attempts and efforts made by health professionals to avoid iatrogenic practices. Reports of attempts to review conducts, avoid excesses, seek patient safety, institution of programs aimed at minimizing harm, and discussions emerged.…”

Changes in the frequency of oral hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic among teachers

“…It is believed that the increase or decrease in self-care habits occurs together, even if in different areas/aspects of health, such as changes in eating habits, weight gain, and a worsening health status 26,27 . The increased consumption of unhealthy foods during the pandemic, such as those with high sugar, fat, and/or salt levels, contributes to oral diseases 3,26 . Such foods are well accepted, are practical, and are usually associated with excessive consumption.…”

“…Several factors contribute to the maintenance of periodontal disease, including stress, depression, and poor nutrient intake 3 . Social distancing measures and the increased risk factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected self-care behaviors and, ultimately, oral hygiene habits 1,4 .…”