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A survey of 1,346 tourists in the tents that the Ministry of Health of the province settled in the Atlantic coast showed that 22.3% have a history of hypertension, 14.2% are diabetic and almost 25% smoke.

With the idea of raising awareness during the holidays for prevalent diseases and provide prevention counseling, the provincial health ministry set up for the first time, seven “medical tents” in Mar del Plata, Miramar, Villa Giselle, Panama, Mar de Ago and Santa Tersest under the SAT (Tourist Assistance System).

There, passengers answer a survey history of diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Also, provide a record of behavior in which snuff recorded if consumed and whether being active. Then the specialists will perform the measurement of height and weight, I take blood pressure, blood glucose and measure their visual acuity.

One of the data that most worries experts is that two out of ten respondents claimed to have suffered hypertension, one of the main predictors of cardiovascular disease.

In the first ten days of January 7, tents went to the 3044 people. An analysis of 1,346 tourists who went to the tents of Panama, Villa Giselle, and Miramar confirmed a high prevalence of hypertension and diabetes.

“The team working on the tents gives special attention to the disease with a history of providing recommendations for a healthy diet and the control of hypertension and diabetes,” explained the provincial Health Minister Alexander Collie.

The health portfolio holder added that, according to the poll, “more than 22% have a history of hypertension, high cholesterol 12% and almost 25% said smoking, conditions are true cardiovascular risk factors.”

In this regard, Collie recalled that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the country and the province of Buenos Aires. In fact, in territory each year, more than 32 thousand deaths from this cause, includes heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and sudden death.

The lack of physical activity, snuff consumption, high sodium and saturated fats in the diet, coupled with high levels of stress are increasingly common habits that increase the risk of hypertension, one of the conditions that generate increased susceptibility to cardiovascular events.

People living with HIV would be three times more likely to suffer a stroke (CVA) than those without the AIDS virus, according to a study by U.S. researchers.

According to a study conducted in the United States, although stroke rates in that country declined by 7.2% in 2006 compared to 1997, during the same period increased 67% among persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus HIV and concluded that most of the increase occurred in strokes caused by a blood clot in the brain, known as ischemic strokes, which are the most common.

“In general, strokes in patients with HIV are not common, so the increase is remarkable,” said Dr. Bruce Obviate, University of California at San Diego Healthcare System Veterans Affairs San Diego, whose study was published in the journal Neurology.

According to reports, the team analyzed information on hospital discharge of patients from a nationally representative sample that included people between 1997 and 2006.

Anyway, it was reported that the study does not indicate why stroke rates are increasing among people with HIV / AIDS, but experts said the research period coincides with the expanded use of drugs to treat HIV infection.

As strokes occur more frequently with advanced age, could be influencing that patients with HIV who are taking medication live longer.

However, suffered a stroke during the study tended to have between 50 and 60, an age younger than the one usually associated with strokes. “Therefore, strong cocktail of drugs against HIV would be playing an important role,” said Obviate.

Some studies showed that drugs to treat this virus affect the levels of fat and blood sugar, both of which are closely linked to the stroke, he said.

The scientist said that people with HIV need to take medication against the virus the rest of their lives, so physicians should be aware of the possible risk of stroke and age. In this context, the research team now wants to study more about the relationship between the drugs for this virus and strokes.

Today and tomorrow, the NWS provides maximum temperatures around 40 º C. There will be storms on Tuesday and Wednesday. Recommendations to tolerate the heat and protect against lightning.

Faced with the high temperatures of recent days, the Minister of Health of the Province of Buenos Aires, Alejandro Collie, urged people to take preventive measures against heat stroke, especially in infants, children, and elderly and with chronic illnesses, those most affected by this condition.

According to the forecast issued by the National Weather Service today and tomorrow will be maintained with maximum temperatures around 40 º C. Meanwhile, on Wednesday will arrive in Buenos Aires territory cold air mass will cause precipitation and temperature decrease. Health press Buenos airs province