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Number of deaths from pneumonia in the region is worrying
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Number of deaths from pneumonia in the region is worrying
AREQUIPA - The regional head of epidemiology at the Regional Health Management, Patricia Polanco, said it is worrying that the number of deaths recorded so far, because in the last week, killed 3 people, including adults over 66, 82 and 83. With this, you will reach a total of 133 casualties from the disease so far this year in the region. There are 7 cases in children under 5 years and 127 older adults.
Given the intense cold which is recorded in the region, the specialist recommended the population to be immunized against influenza, avoid sudden temperature changes, and self-medication.
Record low temperatures in Peru. Bloomberg
So far this year have been treated at health centers Peruvian 37.035 people with respiratory infections and pneumonia.
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Lima. - The severe weather that plagues the Peruvian Andean department of Jun?n has killed so far this year of 24 people , including 10 minors , informed the Regional Director of Health, Luis Orihuela Lazo .
He said the other 14 dead were elderly, and urged people to take extra health measures to prevent diseases such as pneumonia and flu .
So far this year have been treated at health centers 37.035 Peruvian people for respiratory infections and pneumonia .
In districts Chongo High (region of Huancayo), Janjaillo (Jauja) and Huasahuasi (Tarma) and in La Oroya (capital of the province of Yauli), located at 3,500 meters above sea level, temperatures recorded 7 degrees Celsius .
The Council of Ministers of Peru spent $ 12 million this year to address the effects of frost and cold in the high Andes of South American country.
This amount will be distributed to different agencies, programs and sectors in order to implement the national plan designed to address the effects of low temperatures .
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Arequipa: 133 deaths from pneumonia
Friday June 22, 2012 | 10:33
The Regional Office of Health reported that in the last week three other seniors died from this disease and that cases increased by 22.6% so far this year.
Recommend vaccination against influenza and self-medication. (USI)
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The Regional Health Management Arequipa reported that three more people died from pneumonia in the last week, which raises to 133 the death toll from the disease so far this year.
Patricia Polanco, regional head of epidemiology at the institution, said the dead were adults of 66, 82 and 83 years, and that the older people remain the most vulnerable to this kind of evil.
He also said that the cases of pneumonia increased by 22.6%, atendi?ndose 84 cases in less than five years, and 117 over five years. The provinces of Castilla, Arequipa, Camana and Caylloma are reporting the largest number of patients.
Regarding Acute Respiratory Infections ( ARI ), the institution announced that * is attended 14 000 * 754 citizens, most of them from the provinces of Caraveli, Arequipa, Condesuyos and Castile.
Given the intense cold which is recorded in the region, the specialist recommended the population to be immunized against influenza , avoid sudden temperature changes and self-medication.
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