Acute intestinal infection, urinary tract infection, peripheral venous insufficiency, gastritis, ulcer, and depression Here are some diseases that have increased in Jalisco population since 2020 It is one of the 10 diseases with the highest incidence rate.
As of epidemiological week 32, the Jalisco State Secretariat of Health had recorded 122,959 cases of acute enteric infection and 117,723 cases of urinary tract infection.
“Yes, we have more or less 22% to 30% increase in the number of cases compared to previous years, which is logical if we analyze from an epidemiological point of view, climate change has affected us to a greater extent This situation occurs in a timely manner, and two management measures said Héctor Gerardo Hernández Pérez, professor of public health and epidemiology at CUCS, epidemiologist and regional coordinator of the Jalisco State Secretariat of Health.
Regarding peripheral venous insufficiency, there have been 10,282 cases so far this year and according to experts, the cases are still increasing, This may be related to the current sedentary lifestyle as well as poor eating habits.
“Usually they complain of pain in their legs. Normally, the pain will be relieved whether they are walking or resting, but when they walk, they will feel pain, burning, cold and other discomforts in the legs. At this time, we need to treat the legs. Department of treatment.” Indeed, they also have to be reviewed”, he commented.
Stress is a major factor behind 45% increase in depression cases
Stress is likely to be the main reason for the 45% increase in depression cases, with 6,483 more cases of depression and 39,402 more cases of gastritis and ulcers in 2023.
“A new disease is stressful for most people, stress has effects on other parts of the body, one logically the stomach, another, and the pandemic has produced a lot of violence. And because many people live alone leading to depression,” he said.
To prevent these conditions, experts recommend exercising, improving your diet, washing your hands, and drinking enough water.
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