Morbilidad respiratoria en la zona industrial de tarragona

Orozco López, Pilar

doi:10.1016/S0213-9111(88)70898-5

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Resumen

Se realiza un estudio descriptivo de las urgencias respiratorias (Asma, EPOC), correspondientes al municipio de Tarragona y que fueron atendidas en el servicio de urgencias del Hospital «Joan XXIII» de Tarragona durante 1985. Los resultados indican una mayor tasa de casos de asma, sobre todo en la infancia. Analizando su distribución geográfica, Ilama la atención que las zonas con una mayor tasa, se encuentran más cercanas a los complejos industriales (química y petroquímica) que las zonas con menor tasa. Sería interesante el poder realizar un estudio más exhaustivo para determinar la influencia que las industrias de esta zona pueden tener sobre la salud de la población.

Palabras clave::

Contaminación atmosférica

Morbilidad respiratoria

Summary

A retrospective study has been made of respiratory emergencies (asthma and COLD) in the city of Tarragona who received treatment in the accident and emergency department of Joan XXIII during 1985. The results show a higher rate of asthma, particularly in childhood. Analysing the geographical distribution, it is noticeable that the zones with the highest rates are those nearer to industrial complexes (chemical and petrochemical) than zones with lower rates. It would de interesting to undertake a more exhaustive study to determine the influence of the industries in this zone on the health of the population.

Key words::

Atmospheric pollution

Respiratory morbidity

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