Mazatlan. – In September, the number of reported cases of gastrointestinal diseases dropped significantly in August, from 280 to 160, although this remains the most common reason for consultations at the Mazatlan Red Cross delegation.
Jacqueline Valerio Ramos, coordinator of the agency, noted that gastrointestinal cases are expected to continue to decrease in the coming months because from June to August, due to high temperatures and inadequate intake Suitable for food, the number is on high alert. In good condition.
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“There is no doubt that the main focus of care in the hospital continues to be the gastrointestinal problems that many patients present; on average 150 to 180 patients are cared for for this problem every month,” he stressed.
Valerio Ramos emphasized that the average care in this case is for problems such as colitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis, reflux, food poisoning, etc. The average age of those treated in valuable institutions is 25 years Young people and adults between the ages of 45 and 45.
Strengthen care for respiratory tract infections
The coordinator emphasized that the number of consultations for respiratory infections increased significantly during September, with only 50 cases registered in August, while the number of consultations reached 95. This average will increase over time due to changes over time. in climate.
He said the contrast in climate change was a major factor in the increase in cases, as sometimes it was hot during the day and started to get cooler at night, causing people to get sick through their respiratory tract.
He said the incidence due to sun exposure was on par with last month’s record 46 cases, while dengue cases did drop significantly from 25 in August, while only 12 were recorded in September.
Workers did not take adequate protective measures
Regarding construction workers, the Red Cross reported a considerable number of cases as most work centers sent them to the Red Cross emergency rooms for medical attention, with 29 workers coming to attention for whiplash, foot injuries or injuries. . hands, among other things.
“Many workers arrive with head injuries and that happens because sometimes they don’t bring protective gear when they should. Others arrive with dehydration issues because they are constantly exposed to the sun,” he said.
Motorcycle accidents have not decreased
On the other hand, Abimelek Gomez Sánchez, relief area coordinator of the Mazatlán delegation of the Red Cross, said that there were 652 services during September, including traffic accidents such as car-to-car collisions. , as well as motorcycles and cars.
He mentioned that 120 emergencies occurred with this kind of pre-hospital care, resulting in one death. Car accidents top the list, accounting for 55% to 60%.
Motorcyclist accidents are of concern as there are eight services per day.
“They are usually low-displacement motorcycles, i.e. scooters, and in addition, their drivers do not use the correct personal equipment, and while driving they often wear helmets that are not even suitable for riding a motorcycle,” he stressed.
The types of injuries treated in motorcycle accidents are extremity fractures, such as broken arms or legs, but the increased speed raises concerns about head trauma or chest trauma, resulting in loss of life.
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Mazatlan Red Cross saw a 10% increase in public attention last month