Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-10T10:56:15Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 JIULLIANO DE SOUSA COSTA.pdf: 4621168 bytes, checksum: acf833331f3016e32ef47b29c97b04d7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-06-30 / Water is responsible for transporting minerals in the physiology of living beings, which makes human health dependent on its potability. As part of the work carried out by Company of Mineral Resources Research (Companhia de Pesquisas dos Recursos Minerais CPRM) in the Water Treatment Plants of the Goiás State, samples collected in 11 municipalities in the metropolitan region of Goiânia-GO were analyzed aiming at verifying the physical-chemical parameters and multielement composition of water (method ICP-OES and chromatography). The results obtained were compared to Brazilian and international standards of water quality and correlated with possible health problems that may be caused by excess or lack of some chemical elements present in living beings. Environmental alterations were identified in the municipality of Goianira-GO, with the presence of lead in the composition of the water that supplies the population. In Parque dos Girassóis, a neighborhood near the points where the water that supplies the municipality of Goianira-GO is collected, the presence of auto repair shops and junk yards was detected. These enterprises deal with car batteries and other products that contain lead in their composition and dispose of these materials directly into the soil. This causes the contamination of water and poses health risk to the local population. / A água é responsável pelo transporte dos minerais na fisiologia dos seres vivos, o que torna a saúde do homem dependente de sua potabilidade. Como parte do trabalho realizado pela Companhia de Pesquisas dos Recursos Minerais (CPRM) nas Estações de Tratamento de Água do Estado de Goiás, analisaram-se as amostras referentes a 11 municípios da região metropolitana de Goiânia-GO, com o objetivo de verificar os parâmetros físico-químicos e a composição multielementar da água (método ICP-OES e cromatografia). Os resultados obtidos foram comparados com os padrões brasileiros e internacionais de qualidade da água e correlacionados com possíveis problemas de saúde que podem ser provocados por excesso ou carência de alguns elementos químicos presentes no organismo dos seres vivos. Foram identificadas alterações ambientais no município de Goianira-GO, verificando-se a presença de chumbo na composição da água que abastece a população. No loteamento Parque dos Girassóis, próximo aos poços de captação de água que abastece o município de Goianira- GO, há a presença de oficinas mecânicas e ferros velhos. Esses estabelecimentos trabalham com baterias automotivas e outros produtos contendo chumbo em sua composição e lançam esses materiais diretamente no solo. Isso causa a contaminação da água e coloca em risco a saúde da população local.

Submitted by Rosina Valeria Lanzellotti Mattiussi Teixeira (rosina.teixeira@unisantos.br) on 2015-04-28T18:51:00Z No. of bitstreams: 1 L¿cia Magn¿lia de Camargo.pdf: 3148393 bytes, checksum: d559ee5daa98a62406b64a97bc38df19 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-04-28T18:51:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 L¿cia Magn¿lia de Camargo.pdf: 3148393 bytes, checksum: d559ee5daa98a62406b64a97bc38df19 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-09-23 / The idea that the environment and health have an intimate relationship with each other is now recognized worldwide. However, as this idea appeared and solidified, the sugar and alcohol industries also appeared and solidified, showing two types of development: economic, and diseases resulting from the industrialization process of sugarcane. This study had as objective to evaluate the health effects caused by exposure to pollutants generated by the activities of the sugar and alcohol industries from the states of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte, between 2001 and 2011. It was analyzed the occurrence of temporal pattern of endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive over the period proposed in the following towns: Itabaiana, Pedras de Fogo and Pilar from Paraíba State, and also in Arês, Monte Alegre and São José do Mipibú, State of Rio Grande do Norte, in the indicated period. Were included in this study, the type of ecological time series and descriptive for those towns which are located in the dispersion plume of pollutants created by the characteristics activities of the sugarcane industry, in particular the burning of sugar cane, held before harvest. The lack of an air quality monitoring system in the analyzed regions, did not allow the measurement of exposure to air pollutants, quantitatively. The data were treated under the form of annual fees for periods of crop harvests and for total admissions of the four disease groups analyzed; and for the seasonal pattern of the four disease groups, were built graphics with totals of admissions for each of the disease groups in the cities of Paraiba and Rio Grande do Norte. In general, it was observed that there is prevalence in the harvest periods of the admission rates of disease groups analyzed in this study. It was suggested that hospitalizations for these disease groups were influenced by environmental conditions occasioned by sugar and alcohol industries in populations of host towns in the surroundings, together with the lack of specific legislation to control the burning of sugarcane in the locations of interest, and the lack of a public regulatory agency for these pollutants in this region. / A ideia que meio ambiente e saúde possuem uma íntima relação entre si, já é reconhecida em todo o mundo. Entretanto, assim como o surgimento e a solidificação deste pensamento, também surgiram e se solidificaram as indústrias sucroalcooleiras, revelando deste modo dois tipos de desenvolvimentos: o econômico, e o de doenças decorrentes do processo de industrialização da cana-de-açúcar. Este estudo, teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos na saúde ocasionados pela exposição aos poluentes gerados pelas atividades das indústrias sucroalcooleiras dos estados da Paraíba e Rio Grande do Norte, entre 2001 e 2011. Analisou-se o padrão temporal de ocorrência de casos de doenças endócrinas, cardiovasculares, respiratórias e digestórias ao longo do período proposto nos municípios de Itabaiana, Pedras de Fogo e Pilar, do Estado da Paraíba, e nos municípios de Arês, Monte Alegre e São José do Mipibú, do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, nos períodos indicados. Foram incluídos no presente estudo, do tipo ecológico de séries temporais e descritivo, os referidos municípios por estarem localizados sob a pluma de dispersão dos poluentes gerados pelas atividades características da indústria sucroalcooleira, em especial a queima da palha da cana de açúcar, realizada antes da colheita. A falta de um sistema de monitoramento da qualidade do ar nas regiões analisadas não permitiu a mensuração da exposição aos poluentes atmosféricos, de forma quantitativa. Os dados foram tratados sob a forma de taxas anuais por períodos de safra e entressafra para o total de internações dos quatro grupos de doenças analisadas e do padrão sazonal de ocorrência dos quatro grupos de doenças, foram construídos gráficos com valores totais de internações para cada um dos grupos de doenças nas cidades da Paraíba e Rio Grande do Norte. Observou-se, de modo em geral, que nas taxas de internações dos grupos de doenças analisadas ao longo do estudo, há uma maior ocorrência nos períodos de safra. Ficou sugerido que as internações por estes grupos de doenças foram influenciadas pelas condições ambientais geradas pelas indústrias sucroalcooleiras nas populações dos municípios sede e nos municípios no entorno, aliada à falta de legislações específicas para o controle da queima da palha da cana-de-açúcar nas localidades de interesse, e pela falta de um órgão regulador desses poluentes nesta região.

Chronic health problems are hypothesised to be a risk factor to child and adolescent mental health, due the consistent and continuing stress these health problems pose to normative patterns of development. However, this theory remains to be substantiated by empirical research. Moreover, a systematic review conducted as part of this research indicated that the empirical body is not one on which the validity of this theory can be adequately tested. The major question posed is whether the lack of high quality epidemiological data in the field is obscuring a true psychiatric risk associated with chronic illness in childhood and adolescence, or whether, in contrast, the theory of chronic health problems as a particular risk factor to child and adolescent mental health, is based on false premises. In order to provide a stronger insight into the association of chronic health problems to mental ill-health across the late childhood and adolescent period, this study used data from a large, representative British sample (the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)) and sensitive measures of mental health outcomes. Mediating factors in these associations were also identified, and a model of the association of chronic health problems to poor mental health outcomes in early adolescence was developed. In order to ensure that all findings were applicable across chronic health conditions, outcomes over this period for children with chronic illness more generally were compared to outcomes for children with asthma diagnoses. Children with chronic health problems presented with a disproportionate rate of psychiatric illness at 10 years, and these chronic health problems continued to be associated with poor mental health outcomes across the early to mid-adolescent period. The outcomes at 10 and 13 years were suggested to be mediated by factors non-specific to any diagnosis, specifically peer victimisation and health-related school absenteeism. Limitations to external validity in the research, and implications for public health and future research are discussed.

Title: Health Problems of Swimmers participated Specialized Training Objectives: The goal of this thesis is to find out information about health problems occuring by swimmers participated in specialized swimming training and about the course of their swimming career. The next interest of our research is the common duration of swimming career, the causes of its end and whether the main cause are health problems. Another aim of this work is to find out whether health problems of swimmers are connected with their specialization to swimming strokes, which type of disease was the most frequent among swimmers, and the most frequent causes of their health problems. Methods: In the research the method of non-standardized questionnaire was used. The responders were swimmers, which participated in specialized training during their swimming career and their swimming career already ended. The results of questionnaire are elaborated by graphs and tables with legends. Results: We have found out that swimming career was rather short-term. The swimmers have finished it often between 17th and 18th year due to health problems, studies and loss of motivation. Between incidence of infectious and musculoskeletal diseases was not significant difference in frequency. The most frequent disease was tonsillitis, influenza...

Thesis (MPH.) -- University of Limpopo, 2015 / Introduction: A qualitative study was undertaken to assess the impact that flooding of the Okavango river have on the health of the community of Sepopa village. Aim: To assess the impact that flooding of the Okavango River has on the health of the community of Sepopa village. Study: the study was conducted in the village of Sepopa within the community aged between fifteen years and above. The village has an estimated population of 2824. Method: A non experimental descriptive research design using qualitative approach was used. Sampling: Two types of sampling procedure were used, being simple random sampling and purposive sampling. Results: The study revealed that 85% of the respondents reported or suffered from the injuries due to high waters brought about by floods, 92% reported to have fallen sick or having a member of their family who was sick with conditions related to floods. Of all the respondents, 54% explained they heard of deaths occurring in a river either due to drowning or crocodile and hippopotamus attacks. Lastly, 8% of respondents reported they never heard of any injuries, illness or death due to the impacts of floods. Conclusion: It can thus be concluded that the river has an impact to the health of the community either before, during and after a flood event, activities may be undertaken by the population at risk, by policy makers and by emergency responders to reduce health risks. Proper planning aimed to reduce the harmful effects of flooding by limiting the impact of a flood on human health and economic infrastructure should be adopted. Key words: health, sepopa village, impact, Okavango river.

<p>It has been suggested that persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) manifest the full range of mental health problems. The main purpose of this thesis is to adapt and evaluate two clinical assessment instruments and to investigate the occurrence of mental health problems as well as psychiatric care utilisation in persons with ID. </p><p>The psychometric properties of a Swedish version of the two instruments [Reiss Screen for Maladaptive Behaviour (RSMB) and the Psychopathology Inventory for Mentally Retarded Adults (PIMRA)] were investigated in a random, institutional and clinical sample of administratively defined (ADDEF) adults with ID (n = 199). The analyses suggest that the RSMB could be used as intended by staff as a primary screening device for the identification of mental health problems in persons with ID, and that the PIMRA had a potential to identify individuals with a specific mental disorder. The psychometric evaluation reveals that the Swedish versions of the RSMB and PIMRA measure a construct related to the diagnostic categories in the DSM-III-R and DSM-IV. This construct could be conceptualised as mental health problems.</p><p>The RSMB and PIMRA results show that the overall occurrence of mental health problems in ADDEF samples of persons with ID (175 men and 148 women) ranged from 34 to 64%.</p><p>The preliminary level of ID was mild (23%), moderate (39%) and severe (38%). The most common mental health problems were aggressive and self-injurious behaviours, depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders. In registered patients receiving out- or in-patient psychiatric care the occurrence of adults with an ICD-10 diagnosis of ID was approximately 1% (70 to 90% had a mild level of ID). </p><p>In contrast to the high frequency of mental health problems reported, psychiatric care was used infrequently. This tendency is particularly evident in persons with moderate and severe ID.</p>

It has been suggested that persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) manifest the full range of mental health problems. The main purpose of this thesis is to adapt and evaluate two clinical assessment instruments and to investigate the occurrence of mental health problems as well as psychiatric care utilisation in persons with ID. The psychometric properties of a Swedish version of the two instruments [Reiss Screen for Maladaptive Behaviour (RSMB) and the Psychopathology Inventory for Mentally Retarded Adults (PIMRA)] were investigated in a random, institutional and clinical sample of administratively defined (ADDEF) adults with ID (n = 199). The analyses suggest that the RSMB could be used as intended by staff as a primary screening device for the identification of mental health problems in persons with ID, and that the PIMRA had a potential to identify individuals with a specific mental disorder. The psychometric evaluation reveals that the Swedish versions of the RSMB and PIMRA measure a construct related to the diagnostic categories in the DSM-III-R and DSM-IV. This construct could be conceptualised as mental health problems. The RSMB and PIMRA results show that the overall occurrence of mental health problems in ADDEF samples of persons with ID (175 men and 148 women) ranged from 34 to 64%. The preliminary level of ID was mild (23%), moderate (39%) and severe (38%). The most common mental health problems were aggressive and self-injurious behaviours, depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders. In registered patients receiving out- or in-patient psychiatric care the occurrence of adults with an ICD-10 diagnosis of ID was approximately 1% (70 to 90% had a mild level of ID). In contrast to the high frequency of mental health problems reported, psychiatric care was used infrequently. This tendency is particularly evident in persons with moderate and severe ID.

Purpose: The first objectives of the current study was to determine whether disparities exist in mental health and mental health service use between minority and majority Canadian Francophone and Anglophone communities both within and outside of Quebec. The second objectives was to examine if official language minority-majority status was associated with the presence of common mental health problems and mental health service utilization.<p> Methodology: The current study used data from the Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Health and Well-being, Cycle 1.2.7 Two main comparisons were made: Quebec Francophones to Quebec Anglophones, and outside Quebec Francophones to outside Quebec Anglophones. Twelve-month and lifetime prevalences of mental disorders and mental health service use were examined through bivariate analyses. Logistic regression analyses determined whether official language minority-majority status significantly predicts mental health problems and mental health service use using the Determinants of Health Model8-10 and Andersens behavioural model.11-13<p> Results: Very few significant differences were found between official language groups both outside and within Quebec, though some notable differences were found between Quebec and outside Quebec: Anglophones and Francophones outside Quebec had a higher prevalence of poor mental health and low life satisfaction compared their respective language counterparts in Quebec. Respondents from outside Quebec had a higher prevalence of consulting with a psychiatrist than respondents from Quebec. There was no significant association between membership in an Official Language Minority Community and mental health problems, and mental health service use. Implications: Although our results indicate that very few differences exist between official language minority and majority groups, these findings remain important and can help aid key stakeholders redirect resources and develop policies and programs towards areas and geographic locations wherein health disparities exist.

Purpose: The first objectives of the current study was to determine whether disparities exist in mental health and mental health service use between minority and majority Canadian Francophone and Anglophone communities both within and outside of Quebec. The second objectives was to examine if official language minority-majority status was associated with the presence of common mental health problems and mental health service utilization.<p> Methodology: The current study used data from the Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Health and Well-being, Cycle 1.2.7 Two main comparisons were made: Quebec Francophones to Quebec Anglophones, and outside Quebec Francophones to outside Quebec Anglophones. Twelve-month and lifetime prevalences of mental disorders and mental health service use were examined through bivariate analyses. Logistic regression analyses determined whether official language minority-majority status significantly predicts mental health problems and mental health service use using the Determinants of Health Model8-10 and Andersens behavioural model.11-13<p> Results: Very few significant differences were found between official language groups both outside and within Quebec, though some notable differences were found between Quebec and outside Quebec: Anglophones and Francophones outside Quebec had a higher prevalence of poor mental health and low life satisfaction compared their respective language counterparts in Quebec. Respondents from outside Quebec had a higher prevalence of consulting with a psychiatrist than respondents from Quebec. There was no significant association between membership in an Official Language Minority Community and mental health problems, and mental health service use. Implications: Although our results indicate that very few differences exist between official language minority and majority groups, these findings remain important and can help aid key stakeholders redirect resources and develop policies and programs towards areas and geographic locations wherein health disparities exist.

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