Study on health conditions of children in the urban area of Londrina
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https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0367.1995v16n2p224Keywords:
Children health, Valuation of health services, Epidemiology survey.Abstract
This study was undertaken in order to analyze infant's health conditions in the urban area of Londrina aiming to contribute to the evaluation of available Health Services. This investigation was a transversal study on sanitation, socio-economic status health system and the environment. The studied sample included 388 children from days to 59 months, from all five urban areas of Londrina, Three variables were selected: educational level of the head of the family social class and monthly income per person. The head of the family presented a high level of education and a direct correlation between education, monthly income per person and social status was found. The results showed an extremely high percentage of cesarean section (55,8%), 79,4% of children were registered in the Well Baby Clinic during the first month of life with an average of 10,8 visits per child during the first year. In relation to the immunization schedule it was found that 98,4% were immunized against tuberculosis with BCG (one dose); 97,6% received three doses against poliomyelitis (Sabin); 9 7,6% were given three doses of DPT and 98,0% received one dose against measles. The results showed no statistical difference for children over one year old. Based on the results the author concluded that maternal and child health services in the urban area of Londrina are extensive and of very good qualify.
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