Abstract

REYES HIDALGO, Valentina Javiera; HIDALGO ACUNA, Leonel Esteban  and  CONDEZA RIQUELME, Felipe Ignacio. Statistical analysis of patients from Cardiovascular Program in CESFAM Pinares, Chiguayante, Chile 2015. Rev Cient Cienc Méd [online]. 2015, vol.18, n.2, pp.24-27. ISSN 2077-3323.

INTRODUCTION: Diabetes Mellitus occupies many health resources in primary care, so we investigate determinants that accompany it. OBJECTIVES: Knowing the health status and treatment of diabetics who attend the cardiovascular program at the Family Health Pinares, Chiguayante, Chile. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study of a sample of 120 patients during March and May 2015. The variables were used:Sex, age, nutritional status, chronic comorbidity, blood pressure, and dietary adherence to drug therapy, and compensation. RESULTS: 63% were women and 37% men, mean age 65.6 years, ranging between 41 and 89 years. 80% had mal-nutrition by excess, with 20% overweight and 60% obese. 77% had hypertension, 43% had dyslipidemia, 20% osteoarthritis, 17% chronic kidney disease, the most relevant results. CONCLUSIONS:We must continue to work for good control and education binomial diabetic patient-doctor for treatment success.

Keywords : Diabetes Mellitus; Epidemiology; Health Status.

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