L’intoxication Par Les Cremes Eclaircissantes Au Maroc Profil Epidemiologique

Objectives: In Morocco the large number of cosmetic products is sold freely without control or registration. The lack of knowledge of the composition of these products make therapeutic management in case of poisoning very difficult and sometimes causes unnecessary health spending even if these poisoning are often benign. The objective of this study is to establish the epidemiological profile of a poisoning by lightening creams collected at the Moroccan Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Center. Methods: This is a retrospective study of poisoning case by lightening creams collected at the Moroccan Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Center between 1992 and 2008. Results: During the study period, 95 cases were collected. The mean age is 20 years ± 1.4 [1-70 ans], and the F/M sex ratio is 1.73. In 90 (95%) cases, the route of poisoning was oral. The Suicide attempts represent 33 % of cases. Women are often voluntarily intoxicated. However, men were concerned by involuntary intoxication (p = 0.003). Eighty three cases were urban (87%) and 90 cases occured at home (95%). The digestive disorders were found in 68 cases associeted or not with a neurological disorders (33 cases), cardiovascular disorders (14 cases), and respiratory distress (6 cases). The evolution was favorable in all cases. Conclusions: The implementation of the new law recording to the registration of cosmetic products in the ministry of health before marketing will ensure certainly a better orientation of the poisoning case management and improve the patient safety

Epidemiology of Scorpion Envenoming in the Prefecture of Figuig, Morocco

Background: Scorpion stings are a public health problem in Morocco. Many studies have been conducted in various geographic locations to explore this problem. In this context, this is the first study aims to provide an epidemiological analysis of scorpion stings in the prefecture of Figuig, Morocco between 2009 and 2017.Methods: This is a retrospective study providing an epidemiological analysis of scorpion stings over 9 years. The data comprised the number of cases collected each month, their origin, and clinical outcomes. The data were transferred to Microsoft Office Excel and the statistical analysis describing means, standard deviations and frequencies, was performed using the program Epi info 6.Results: Over 9 years, there have been 1485 accidents recorded with sex ratio (M:F) as 1:1. The average incidence recorded is 127.62 per 100000 inhabitants per year. The stings were more frequent in summer months, particularly July and August, and 21.14% of the cases were children under 15 years. Of all cases, 73.4% did not need any medication, 3.03% needed hospitalization to treat specific symptoms and medical conditions, and 2.89% needed treatment for systemic effects of the envenomation. About 94.81% of all patients presented local symptoms and only 1.41% have their condition evolved into advanced symptoms and general manifestations.Conclusion: Scorpion stings are a public health problem in the prefecture of Figuig. The present study provided analysis in order to integrate the national strategy to fight the scorpion stings in Morocco

Epidemiological Profile of Gastric Adenocarcinoma in Morocco: Evolution and Risk Factors

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) remains a public health issue despite the global incidence decrease over the last decades. GC is the third leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide and it is still of poor prognosis due to its late detection. This paper focuses on determining the sociodemographic and progressive characteristics of patients who presented gastric adenocarcinoma in the absence or in the presence of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori at the service of Hepato-Gastroenterology at the University Hospital of Rabat in Morocco. Methods: To evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of gastric adenocarcinoma in the absence or in the presence of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, a retrospective study was conducted on cases admitted at the Hepato-Gastroenterology department (University Hospital, Avicene Rabat) between 2000 and 2010 to support gastric adenocarcinoma. Results: 240 cases of GC were recorded with an average of 22 cases per year, which represents 77% of all gastric cancers identified. Male gender is most affected. The frequency of appearance of ADK in the absence of the bacterium Hp is 82% (196 cases). It is 18% (44 cases) in the presence of Hp. During the study period, 99 deaths were recorded: 81 cases in the presence of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, 18 cases of death in the absence of Hp. The lethality rate was higher in the male sex, either in the presence or absence of Hp. Conclusions: Management of GC additionally to early diagnosisrepresents effective preventive and therapeutic methods of GC

Cartography of Suicide-Related Health Indicators and Suicide Attempts in Morocco

The present work consists of a retrospective study of suicidal intoxication during a period stretching from January 1980 to December 2013, reported to the Poison Control and Pharmaco-vigilance Center of Morocco through two systems of data collection: Toxicological Information and Toxico-vigilance. The objective is to determine the spatio-temporal evolution of the incidence, lethality and mortality related to suicides and suicide attempts through intoxication in Morocco. During the study period, the average annual number of suicidal intoxications was 707 cases. All regions of Morocco have been affected but at variable rates. The average age of the victims is 24.39 ± 0.08 years, with a sex ratio of 2.41 in favor of the female sex. In the space of 34 years, the incidence is 2.4 per 100,000 inhabitants, the mortality is 0.67 per million inhabitants and the lethality is 0.08%. The annual increase in biological indicators makes suicides and suicide attempts a public health problem, through hospital care and the resulting socio-economic and psychological consequences. This problem seems much more common in urban areas and particularly in the big cities of Morocco

Caractérisation et étude comparative de deux races de pigeon de chair du Maroc

oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/26Deux races de pigeon de chair du Maroc appelées Beldi et Mgandi sont décrites en vue d'une standardisation. L'identification qualitative des deux races est basée sur la description des caractères phénotypiques. L'aspect quantitatif est étudié par l'analyse des performances de reproduction des deux races: prolificité, éclosabilité, productivité, taux de viabilité des descendants et poids de ces derniers à l'âge d'abattage (un mois) et à l'âge adulte (quatre mois). L'étude comparative des diverses variables quantitatives, effectuée par analyse de variance à un et à deux facteurs, a révélé des différences hautement significatives entre les deux races. La race Beldi s'avère la plus prolifique avec une moyenne annuelle de 18 oeufs par couple et la plus productive en pigeonneaux de chair soit environ 16 pigeonneaux annuels par couple par rapport à la race Mgandi. Cette dernière se caractérise par une meilleure production en poids de ses descendants

MODELING OF ACTIONS TO TAKE AFTER A SCORPION STING AND DEVELOPING A WEB BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM TO TRACK THE DIFFERENT INDICATORS SYSTEMATICALLY

To take the quickest and the correct decision when a scorpion stingsis decisive in terms of patient rescue. Based on a long experience andcollected information about envenomation, Anti Poison andPharmacovigilance Center of Morocco (CAPM) developed a guideline withclear actions to help the patients.European Scientific Journal April 2014 edition vol.10, No.12 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431118The application of information technology in health sector has grownexponentially over the last years. This research aimed to model a health caresystem and make it easier to use by the health professionals. It will allow theclinician to monitor the evolution of the different vital signs and eventuallysuggest the best hospitalization (type of drug, reanimation, release...). Themain objective is to improve effectiveness and efficiency.The developed application contains sensible data, therefore the generalconcept is constructed to be secure. Furthermore, it is web oriented, in orderto facilitate the communication between the various sanitaire structures. Theprogram helps enormously to gather important statistics and analysis

Etude De L’impact De La Consanguinité Sur La Santé Des Descendants Dans La Population De Tiflet (Maroc)

Several studies confirm the implication of the consanguinity in health problems and some countries still preserve this marital behavior. In this study, our objective is the analysis of consanguinity’s impact on descendants’ health in the Tiflet city and its regions (Northwest of Morocco). Data was collected between June and November 2012 and it was conducted on 1000 families. The calculation of the rate of the mortality concerned 3345 alive born descendants, while the biological effects of the consanguinity study was made on 3241 descendants. The results of this study show a significant association between the consanguinity and its incidence on health, such as the morbidity, the mortality and the abortion in the descendants

Études Des Caractéristiques Et Des Déterminants Des Mariages Consanguins Dans La Ville De Tiflet (Maroc)

The practice of consanguineous marriage is still very widespread in Morocco and in the Arab-Muslim world, where the customs as well as the cultural, economic and social motivations have most often an influence on the marital choice within the family. The purpose of this study is to define the determinants of this practice in the city of Tiflet and regions (Morocco). A survey was conducted on 1000 pairs randomly sampled between June and November of 2012. The results reveal a high level of consanguinity (38.9 %) and a significant association between this marital practice and the geographical and sociocultural factors such as: the place of residence before marriage, the education level, the profession and the age in the marriage

Covid-19 Pandemic Situation In The Arab World Till June 11, 2020: Spatial Panorama Obtained Following The Response Plan Implemented

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health emergency of this century. The Arab region is not spared from this scourge. This paper focuses on describing the current epidemiological situation of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Arab world, as of June 11, 2020. Methods: An observational study of all laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19, reported in each Arab country since the appearance of the first case until June 11, 2020, was carried out. Results: Twenty-two Arab countries have reported a total of 398,954 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 5,241 deaths, with a cumulative incidence of 950 cases per 1,000,000 population and a cumulative mortality rate of 13 deaths per 1,000,000 population. Of all recorded cases, 240,137 (60.19%) have recovered from COVID-19. The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 was observed in Qatar (26,988 cases per 1,000,000 population) and the lowest incidence was recorded in Libya (59 cases), Yemen (21 cases), and Syria (10 cases). Kuwait had the highest mortality rate for COVID-19 (67 deaths per 1,000,000 population). Eight countries had a case fatality rate (CFR) less than 1% (e.g., Bahrain, Oman and Qatar). The highest CFR was observed in Yemen (23.01%). Only three countries were ranked first in terms of remission (Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia). The rate of remission did not exceed 20% in Libya, Mauritania, and Yemen. Conclusion: Some countries were more affected than others in terms of morbidity and mortality. The success of a national response plan against COVID-19 is closely linked to the devotion of health professionals and community engagement