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Spanish to English translation
DIRESA recorded 199 cases of tuberculosis in the region
Write: :: JIMMY VALENCIA Untamo | Society - 4:48 pm
At least some 199 cases of tuberculosis (TB) were reported so far this year in the department of Puno, they said this morning, Jorge L?pez Tejada, Regional Director of Health, who also said that the provinces with Patients who suffer from this disease are San Roman, Puno and Sandia.
Cases seen in the different provinces of the department showed that 60% of people who contract this disease are male and 40% women. Furthermore, cities that have more number of patients are: San Roman with 79 people, with 32 Puno, Sandia with 28, Huancan? 21, El Collao with 16, among others. All cases are treated, and there are no deaths.
"We have launched a campaign in the highlands in order to identify carriers consisting of three stages: The first is the study and diagnosis, the second is the socialization and ultimately prevention campaign is aimed at all communities" , said L?pez Tejada.
Also, the doctor noted that in the coming weeks will begin the third stage is the distribution of educational materials, graphics and video to prevent this disease that attacks the lungs.
Spanish to English translation
DIRESA recorded 199 cases of tuberculosis in the region
Write: :: JIMMY VALENCIA Untamo | Society - 4:48 pm
At least some 199 cases of tuberculosis (TB) were reported so far this year in the department of Puno, they said this morning, Jorge L?pez Tejada, Regional Director of Health, who also said that the provinces with Patients who suffer from this disease are San Roman, Puno and Sandia.
Cases seen in the different provinces of the department showed that 60% of people who contract this disease are male and 40% women. Furthermore, cities that have more number of patients are: San Roman with 79 people, with 32 Puno, Sandia with 28, Huancan? 21, El Collao with 16, among others. All cases are treated, and there are no deaths.
"We have launched a campaign in the highlands in order to identify carriers consisting of three stages: The first is the study and diagnosis, the second is the socialization and ultimately prevention campaign is aimed at all communities" , said L?pez Tejada.
Also, the doctor noted that in the coming weeks will begin the third stage is the distribution of educational materials, graphics and video to prevent this disease that attacks the lungs.