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Puno, 21/08/2009 (CNR) - The head of Epidemiology, Regional Health Directorate (DIRESA) from Puno, Fredy Passara, reported that so far this year, 72 children under five have died cause of pneumonia in this department.
Zeballos Passara indicated that the main factors causing these problems include poverty, malnutrition and the low awareness of parents to recognize the warning signs.
Regarding Acute Respiratory Infections (IRAS), held that the different health facilities attended the date 82 thousand 299 cases, while last year was 78 thousand 622.
The official explained that the greatest number of deaths was registered in the Province of San Roman with 33, followed eight Az?ngaro; Huancane, seven, and Puno, with six.
The remaining deaths occurred in Carabaya (5), Melgar (4), Sandia (4), Lampa (3) and Yunguyo (2). In the province of El Collao Chucuito and there were no reported deceased.
He noted that health personnel tracked the higher rate of pneumonia cases and IRAS registered in Juliaca. Likewise, said that in the coming days will apply the second dose of vaccine to prevent pneumonia, which means that children are protected from 2010.
Alberto Flores - Pachamama Radio
http://www.cnr.org.pe/noticia.php?id=27448
Puno, 21/08/2009 (CNR) - The head of Epidemiology, Regional Health Directorate (DIRESA) from Puno, Fredy Passara, reported that so far this year, 72 children under five have died cause of pneumonia in this department.
Zeballos Passara indicated that the main factors causing these problems include poverty, malnutrition and the low awareness of parents to recognize the warning signs.
Regarding Acute Respiratory Infections (IRAS), held that the different health facilities attended the date 82 thousand 299 cases, while last year was 78 thousand 622.
The official explained that the greatest number of deaths was registered in the Province of San Roman with 33, followed eight Az?ngaro; Huancane, seven, and Puno, with six.
The remaining deaths occurred in Carabaya (5), Melgar (4), Sandia (4), Lampa (3) and Yunguyo (2). In the province of El Collao Chucuito and there were no reported deceased.
He noted that health personnel tracked the higher rate of pneumonia cases and IRAS registered in Juliaca. Likewise, said that in the coming days will apply the second dose of vaccine to prevent pneumonia, which means that children are protected from 2010.
Alberto Flores - Pachamama Radio