Tüberküloz ve toraks
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Tüberküloz ve toraks · Jan 2012
Study of the prevalence of sleep apnea syndrome's symptoms in a Moroccan population.
Sleep apnea syndrome is increasingly common in the general population and is under-diagnosed but we lack studies on the estimation of its specific prevalence in several populations including Morocco. ⋯ Prevalence of the main symptoms of sleep apnea syndrome is high in our study (9.5%). Polygraphy or polysomnography is warranted to diagnose and have an exact prevalence in the Moroccan population.
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Tüberküloz ve toraks · Jan 2012
[Mortality and factors affecting mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in the world. Mortality rates vary between 15-54% in investigations. There is a limited number of studies evaluating factors associated with mortality and morbidity in our country. The aim of this study is to detect the mortality rate and to investigate the factors affecting mortality. ⋯ COPD is a disease with high mortality and is one of the problems related with the public health. In the follow up of COPD, the usage of other measures like exercise capacity and quality of life besides spirometric measures should be encouraged. To make the patients and cases in the risky group conscious of their disease is important since the risk factors are preventable. This method may also contribute to the prevention of comorbid diseases.