[Chronic non-communicable diseases in Mexico: epidemiologic synopsis and integral prevention].
The federal government has implemented several strategies to reduce mortality caused by chronic non-communicable diseases (CNTD). One example is the development of medical units specialized in the care of CNTD (i.e. overweight, obesity, cardiovascular risk and diabetes), named UNEMES (from its Spanish initials). These units--consisting of an ad-hoc, trained, multi-disciplinary team--will provide patient education, help in the resolution of obstacles limiting treatment adherence, and involve the family in patient care. Treatment will be provided using standardized protocols. The efficacy of the intervention will be regularly measured using pre-specified outcomes. We expect that these UNEMES will result in significant savings. In summary, our health care system is developing better treatment strategies for CNTD. Evaluating the performance of the UNEMES will generate valuable information for the design of future preventive actions.
Córdova-Villalobos
José Angel
JA
Secretaría de Salud, México.
Barriguete-Meléndez
Jorge Armando
JA
Lara-Esqueda
Agustín
A
Barquera
Simón
S
Rosas-Peralta
Martín
M
Hernández-Avila
Mauricio
M
de León-May
María Eugenia
ME
Aguilar-Salinas
Carlos A
CA
D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D017046:Cost Savings; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000453:epidemiology; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology; D008800:Mexico / Q000453:epidemiology; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000458:organization & administration; D012307:Risk Factors
Las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en México: sinopsis epidemiológica y prevención integral.