Background Due to a high prevalence of chronic non-degenerative diseases, it is suspected that COVID 19 poses risk fatal complications for the Mexican population. The present study aims estimate factors hospitalization and death in population infected by SARS-CoV-2. Methods findings We used publicly available data released Epidemiological Surveillance System Viral Respiratory Diseases Ministry Health (Secretaría de Salud, SSA). All records positive SARS-CoV-2 cases were included. Two...

Abstract Background At present, the Americas report largest number of cases COVID-19 worldwide. In this region, Mexico is third country with most deaths (20,781 total deaths). A sum that may be explained by high proportion people over 50 and rate chronic diseases. The aim analysis to investigate risk factors associated in Mexican population using survival analysis. Methods Our includes all confirmed contained dataset published Epidemiological Surveillance System for Viral Respiratory...

To present the results of application short format 36 instrument (SF-36) in Mexican states Sonora and Oaxaca. The levels quality life were compared with those from Canada United States.The data obtained using a survey on health service access, usage, quality. SF-36 is composed questions, which represent eight different domains health-related life. These are used to estimate physical mental components health. Data analysis was performed calculate average scores for each domain total sample,...

Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination is a screening test used to diagnose dementia. The third edition of this (ACE-III) was recently developed. aim study translate and validate the ACE-III in Spanish. translated adapted It then administered group healthy subjects as well patients with different types mild dementia treated 2 hospitals Spain. Internal reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.927), inter-rater (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.976) test–retest (kappa 0.995) were excellent. Age (r...

Background. With its high prevalence of chronic non-degenerative diseases, it is suspected that in Mexico there a risk fatal complications from COVID-19. The present study aims to estimate the factors for hospitalisation and death Mexican population infected by SARS-CoV-2. Methods Findings. We used publicly available data released Epidemiological Surveillance System Viral Respiratory Diseases Ministry Health (Secretaria de Salud, SS). All records positive SARS-CoV-2 cases were included. Two...

Quality of life (QOL) is a key aspect the health care process for children with chronic diseases and their families. Although clinical evidence regarding impact disease on exists, few studies have evaluated effects interaction between sociodemographic psychosocial factors family caregiver’s QOL, indicating significant gap in research literature. The present study aimed to identify predictors QOL parents diseases. Three parental (age, schooling, income) four (family functioning, social...

Mexico is one of the countries most affected by COVID-19 disease. Although there vast information on disease, still are unknown data societal and economic cost pandemic. To estimate this impact, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) can be a useful tool. Objective: assess DALYs due to in Mexico. Methods: We used released Mexican Ministry Health sum lived with disability (YLDs) lost (YLLs). Results: A total 1,152,885 confirmed cases 324,570 suspected have been registered. Half were men,...

Abstract Background. At present, the Americas region contributes to largest number of cases COVID-19 worldwide. In this area, Mexico is in third place respecting deaths (20,781 total deaths), rate that may be explained by high proportion population over 50 years and chronic diseases. The aim present work was estimate risk factors associated with death rate, considering time between symptoms onset occurrence, Mexican population. Methods . Information all confirmed for reported on public...

To estimate the out-of-pocket expenses (OOPE) during last year of life in Mexican older adults (OA).Estimation OOPE corresponding to OA, adjusting by type management, affiliation and cause death. Data from National Health Aging Study Mexico (2012) were used. calculate total OOPE, used in: medications, medical consultations hospitalization. The was adjusted for inflation is reported US dollars 2018.The mean $6 255.3±18 500. In ambulatory care group, $4 134.9±13 631.3. hospitalization $7...

Second-line treatments recommended by the National Cancer Center Network to manage advanced-stage gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) were evaluated determine cost and cost-effectiveness of each intervention in Mexican insurance system, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS). Treatments examined over a 5-year temporal horizon estimate long-term costs included 800 mg day(-1) imatinib mesylate, 50 sunitinib malate (administered 4 week on/2 rest schedule), palliative care. The mean...

Abstract: This study aimed to analyze the trends and disparities in preventable or treatable mortality rates among different age groups, sexes, states Mexico from 2000 2019. Using national data 2019, we examined potentially avoidable premature (PAPM) rates, disaggregated into deaths. Trends over time were visualized using average annual percent change (AAPC) derived joinpoint analysis. Subnational analysis was conducted identify state-specific for each sex group. The PAPM rate decreased 297...

Background Given that dengue disease is growing and may progress to hemorrhagic fever (DHF), data on economic cost burden are important. However, for Mexico limited. Methodology/Principal findings Burden of (DF) DHF in was assessed using official databases epidemiological information, disabilities weights from Shepard et al, the reported number cases deaths, costs. Overall costs were summed direct medical health system, patient (out-of-pocket expenses [medical non-medical], indirect [loss...

Abstract Background and objectives In Mexico, hypertension is among the top five causes for visits to primary care clinics; its complications are main of emergency hospital care. The present study reports effectiveness a continuing medical education (CME) intervention improve appropriate hypertension, on blood pressure control hypertensive patients in clinics. Methods A secondary data analysis was carried out using treated by family doctors who participated CME intervention. evaluation...

Aim. We conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis of seven hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing strategies in blood donors. Methods. Three the were based on HCV diagnosis and reporting guidelines Mexico four from previous current recommendations outlined by CDC. The that evaluated determine antibody levels according to signal-to-cut-off (S/CO) ratio use reflex Immunoblot (IMB) or RNA tests confirm true positive (TP) cases chronic infection. Costs calculated perspective Mexican Institute Social...

The structural attributes and correlates of items have an effect on their composite scores exploring them strengthens the content validity a measure adapted to another context. objective this study was evaluate item properties psychosocial work factors (PWFs). Data were collected through web platform from 188 Peruvian working adults (men = 101, 50.5%) holding various professions jobs. instrument Psychosocial Processes at Work Scale (PROPSIT), for distributional characteristics, efficiency...

Introduction The increasing burden of dengue fever (DF) in the Americas, and current epidemic previously unaffected countries, generate major costs for national healthcare systems. There is a need to quantify average cost per DF case. In Mexico, few data are available on costs, despite being endemic some areas. Extrapolations from studies other countries may prove unreliable complicated by two main Mexican systems (the Secretariat Health [SS] Social Security Institute [IMSS]). present study...

The aim of the study was to analyze sex and age-related body composition variations among older adults from Brazilian, Italian, Mexican population. A cross-sectional analysis conducted in 1103 community-dwelling (634 women 469 men), aged 60 89 years, living Brazil (n = 176), Italy 554), Mexico 373). Anthropometric measurements were taken, BMI calculated, impedance obtained (resistance, R, reactance, Xc). Specific bioelectrical vector (specific BIVA) applied, with specific defined by...

To estimate direct medical costs (DMC) associated with treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in newborns (NB) two specialized public hospitals Mexico.The perspective used was health care payer. We estimated DMC RDS management. The pattern resource use established by reviewing clinical records. Microcosting and bootstrap techniques were to obtain the DMC. Estimated reported 2011 US dollars.Average per event 14 226 USD. most significant items that account for this cost...