Browsing by Autor "Daniel Ferrante"

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Encuesta Nacional de Factores de Riesgo 2009: Evolución de la epidemia de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en Argentina. Estudio de corte trnasversal.
(2011) Daniel Ferrante; Bruno Linetzky; Jonatan Konfino; Ana King; Mario Virgolini; Sebastián Laspiur
INTRODUCTION: In Argentina, non-communicable diseases (NCD) account for about 80% of the mortality. The most cost-effective way for their surveillance is through risk factor surveys. In 2009 we conducted the second National Risk Factor Survey (NRFS). OBJECTIVES: To monitor the evolution of the main risk factors of chronic diseases and describe the distribution of major risk factors in subgroups. METHODS: A probabilistic sample was performed, including general urban population (cities with more than 5.000 habitants) aged 18 and over across the country. The main risk factors for chronic diseases were included in the survey. RESULTS: We included 34.372 respondents, with a response rate of 75%. The risk factors at the national level that showed improvement compared with 2005 NRFS were smoking, exposure to second hand smoke, blood pressure measurement, cholesterol measurement, glucose measurement, mammography and Papanicolau. However, obesity, physical inactivity and unhealthy diets increased. Disadvantaged populations (with lower incomes and less education) had worse indicators. CONCLUSIONS: Policies for prevention and control of NCDs should continue to intensify to reverse this epidemic. Further actions will be needed both at environmental and individual levels. The NCDs, given their impact on development and social and health costs, should be highly prioritized into the political and health agendas in our country and globally.
Premature Cardiovascular Death and Socioeconomic Status in Argentina. On the Opportunities and Challenges of Representing Vulnerable Populations
(Sociedad Argentina de Cardiología, 2025) Alejandro Macchia; Javier Mariani; Daniel Ferrante; Daniel Nul; Hugo Grancelli; Hernán C. Doval
Background: Premature death is a challenge from the social, medical, sanitary and economic point of view. Many of these deaths are avoidable with the implementation of State policies. Scientific societies may and should participate in the guidance of public policies. However, precise data and an inclusive approach are necessary to accomplish this end.Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the temporal trend of premature all-cause and cardiovascular deaths in Argentina during the period 2000–2010.Methods: An ecological model, evaluating the evolution of specific and standardized rates of premature death (≤74 years) was used. Additionally, the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and premature death was examined. The 513 departments of Argentina were the analysis unit.Results: Premature all-cause mortality (median per 10,000 persons/year; p value) declined from 42.65 in 2000 to 38.67 in 2011 (p<0.001). A similar result was obtained for cardiovascular death (from 12.75 in 2000 to 10.09 in 2011; p<0.001). A significant, linear relationship between SES and premature death was verified without threshold in all years. The velocity and relative reduction were significantly different across different SES strata.Conclusions: Although the mortality rate was reduced, the gap between SES and premature deaths widened in Argentina, indicating the need to think on whom and how we should pay closer attention.
Técnicas de marketing en publicidades de alimentos y bebidas en canales infantiles de Argentina: diferencias según calidad nutricional
(Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, 2017) Paula Gómez; María Elisa Zapata; Alicia Rovirosa; Susana Gotthelf; Daniel Ferrante
INTRODUCCIÓN: Las publicidades utilizan un amplio espectro de técnicas visuales, auditivas y emocionales para persuadir a los niños o padres, empleando diferentes estrategias según la calidad nutricional de los alimentos y bebidas. OBJETIVOS: Describir las técnicas de marketing utilizadas en las publicidades de alimentos y bebidas durante la programación televisiva infantil y su relación con la calidad nutricional de los alimentos y bebidas. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal. Las técnicas de marketing se categorizaron según el modelo propuesto por Hebden, que considera atractivo emocional, características del producto, elementos visuales y elementos de sonido y audio. Se analizaron 100 publicidades; una cuarta parte de los alimentos y bebidas se categorizaron como saludables según el sistema de perfiles de nutrientes de Food Standards Agency (FSA). RESULTADOS: Las técnicas de marketing más utilizadas fueron la diversión/felicidad (83% de los anuncios), fantasía e imaginación (59%), palatabilidad (54%), dibujos o personajes animados (55%), música/jingles (97%) y mensajes dirigidos al público infantil (83%). CONCLUSIONES: Se observaron diferencias entre las técnicas utilizadas según la calidad nutricional de los alimentos y bebidas.