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Obesity and depression: A molecular and epidemiological view of two comorbid disorders
(Academia Nacional de Medicina venezolana., 2022)
Multimorbidity matters in low and middle-income countries.
(SAGE Publications, 2022)
Multimorbidity is a complex challenge affecting individuals, families, caregivers, and health systems worldwide. The burden of multimorbidity is remarkable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) given the many existing ...
Epidemiological transition. The other side of the coin
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2006)
The model of epidemiological transition proposed by Omram explains the changes in disease patterns in communities. In societies with a high level of development this model has been complemented with the study of the post ...
Contribution of modifiable risk factors for hypertension and type-2 diabetes in Peruvian resource-limited settings
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2015)
BACKGROUND: It is important to understand the local burden of non-communicable diseases including within-country heterogeneity. The aim of this study was to characterise hypertension and type-2 diabetes profiles across ...
Population structure of the Chagas disease vector Triatoma infestans in an urban environment
(Public Library of Science, 2015)
Chagas disease is a vector-borne disease endemic in Latin America. Triatoma infestans, a common vector of this disease, has recently expanded its range into rapidly developing cities of Latin America. We aim to identify ...
To Really Know the Disease: Creating a Participatory Community Education Workshop about Taenia solium Focused on Physical, Economic, and Epidemiologic Evidence
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2019)
Cysticercosis, caused by Taenia solium, is a neglected disease that causes preventable epilepsy. We conducted an experiential learning workshop in northern Peru to educate community members on T. solium transmission and ...