Economic evidence for the control of meatborne parasites in Europe:A scoping review

Meatborne parasites pose significant public health concerns and lead to substantial economic losses. Decisions regarding the introduction of risk-based control strategies to manage these parasites depend on the availability of robust and comparable economic data. To understand the current economic evidence available on meatborne parasite control, a scoping study was conducted to provide recommendations on optimal investment. This study is a part of the COST Action CA18105 (Risk-based Meat Inspection and Integrated Meat Safety Assurance [RIBMINS]), which supports the development and implementation of risk-based meat inspection programs across the EU and partner countries. This study synthesized available evidence published between January 1, 1980, and April 1, 2022, on interventions for controlling four meatborne parasites (Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, T. gondii, and Trichinella spiralis) where economic analyses had been conducted in COST Action CA18105-affiliated countries. We considered interventions conducted at any node within meat value chains, including those undertaken by health systems targeting consumers. Twelve relevant articles related to eleven distinct studies were identified. The outcomes of economic analyses were recorded, and a critical appraisal of these studies was carried out. The economic data identified have been summarized narratively, and this scoping review has revealed a scarcity of economic data on which to base decisions regarding meatborne parasite control and a lack of standardization in the approaches used for economic analysis. We recommend consensus building among researchers working in the food safety assurance space to standardize the methods and reporting of economic analysis of interventions, similar to efforts that have been made in the health economics space.</p

O uso de um aplicativo de saúde como ferramenta de apoio ao Programa de Controle da Hipertensão Arterial

A hipertensão arterial sistêmica é uma doença crônica não transmissível, multifatorial, caracterizada pela elevação persistente da pressão arterial. Quando não tratada adequadamente, pode causar sérias complicações, com alta morbimortalidade, gerando grande impacto socioeconômico. Apesar de possuir tratamento bem estabelecido, seu controle ainda é ineficiente, devido à baixa adesão dos pacientes ao plano terapêutico. As principais estratégias para aumentar a adesão do paciente ao seu tratamento incluem o estímulo ao autocuidado e automonitoramento. As novas ferramentas digitais empregadas na área da saúde revelam-se promissoras na promoção ao autocuidado e ao automonitoramento. Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a eficácia do uso de um aplicativo de saúde no aumento da adesão do paciente ao tratamento anti-hipertensivo, em apoio ao Programa de Controle da Hipertensão Arterial do Sistema de Saúde da Marinha. Foi observado que o uso de aplicativos móveis é uma ferramenta eficaz para aumentar a adesão do paciente ao tratamento anti-hipertensivo, como parte do Programa de Controle da Hipertensão Arterial do Sistema de Saúde da MarinhaApresentada à Escola de Guerra Naval, como requisito parcial para a conclusão do Curso de Política e Estratégia Marítimas (C-PEM 2022)Apresentada à Escola de Guerra Naval, como requisito parcial para a conclusão do Curso de Política e Estratégia Marítimas (C-PEM 2022)Hypertension is a non-communicable, multifactorial chronic disease characterized by persistent elevation of blood pressure. When not treated properly, it may cause serious complications, with high morbidity and mortality, generating great socioeconomic burden. Despite having a well-established treatment, its control is still inefficient, due to the low adherence of patients to the therapeutic plan. The main strategies to increase patient adherence to their treatment include encouraging self-care and self-monitoring. The new digital technologies applied to health prove to be a promising tool in promoting self-care and self-monitoring. This work aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using a health application in increasing patient adherence to antihypertensive treatment, in support of the Arterial Hypertension Control Program of the Navy Health System. It was observed that the use of mobile applications is an effective tool to increase patient adherence to antihypertensive treatment, as part of the Arterial Hypertension Control Program of the Navy Health Syste

A Study on the Contemporary Significance of the Mathematical History Utilization and Problem on the Practice in Arithmetic Learning

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An analysis on descriptions of “mathematical perspective and thinking” in elementary mathematics school textbooks

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