Revista médica de Chile
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Smoking is one of the main causes of death among adults worldwide. ⋯ There is a high prevalence of tobacco smoking among Chilean older people. Prevention measures are needed.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2020
What patients consider to be a 'good' doctor, and what doctors consider to be a 'good' patient.
From a patient's point of view, an 'ideal' doctor could be defined as one having personal qualities for interpersonal relationships, technical skills and good intentions. However, doctors' opinions about what it means to be a 'good' patient have not been systematically investigated. ⋯ Ideally, fusing the skills of the scientist to the reflective capabilities of the medical humanist will fulfill the archetype of what patients consider to be a 'good' doctor. Doctors' preferences reveal a "paternalistic" style, and his/her opinions should be managed carefully to avoid stigmatizing certain patients' behaviors.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2020
[Total sugar consumption and its association with obesity in Chilean adults].
Sugar intake is a risk factor for the development of obesity. ⋯ Total sugar intake was associated with higher adiposity levels in these Chilean adults.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2020
[Association between eating habits and health related quality of life among school age adolescents].
Adolescence is considered a nutritionally vulnerable period of life, since their eating habits are influenced by factors that can promote the consumption of non-nutritious food. ⋯ Inadequate eating habits and obesity have a negative effect of health-related quality of life among adolescents.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2020
[Association between cognitive impairment and depression in Chilean older adults].
Depression has been previously associated with cognitive impairment in high income country populations. However, its association in the Chilean population has not been investigated. ⋯ Our study confirms the association between depression and cognitive impairment. Further research is needed to elucidate the nature and potential mechanisms that link depression with cognitive impairment.