Prevalence of child-adolescent chronic pathologies in Cantabria (Spain)

Autor: Fernández-Viadero, Carlos, Lapuente-Heppe, Iñaki, Delgado-Diego, Abraham, García-Cernuda, Verónica, Somonte Segares, Silvia, Verduga-Vélez, Rosario, Crespo Santiago, Dámaso
Přispěvatelé: Universidad de Cantabria
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Academic journal of pediatric and neonatology, 2022, 12(1), 555881
Popis: Objective: The study of child-adolescent chronic pathologies (CACPs) is a relevant aspect for public health and this knowledge is necessary for prevention and control. Our objective was to analyze the prevalence and distribution of the main CACPs in the region of Cantabria (Spain). Methodology: The stratified data were obtained from the whole child and adolescent population treated by the Cantabria Health Service in the year 2019. The prevalence of the most frequent CACPs and their differences based on sex, urban non-urban location and levels of complexity and risk were assessed. The statistical analysis was performed with the SPSS program. Results: 90,163 people aged from birth to 17-year-olds were analyzed (48.7% girls and 51.3% boys). At least one CACP was present in 29.1% of the population studied (26,234). CACPs were less prevalent in girls (25.5%) than in boys (32.6%), (?2, p
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