Year-end Sale % OFF 
Abstract
BackgroundIn Greece there is lack of large epidemiological studies regarding morbidity and mortality in primary health care. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence and morbidity of the most common diseases in a large population sample from primary health care.MethodsFour primary health centres were randomly selected. During one year period, 12 visits were performed in each centre, one per month, in random order and all visitors willing to participate in the study were included. Data on morbidity of each subject were recorded after performing an interview with the participant and checking his medical records, medical history and current medication. Diseases were coded using the international classification of primary care (ICPC) system.ResultsIn total 20,299 subjects were recorded. The results revealed significant variations in morbidity between genders and age groups. However, in all age groups, diseases of the circulatory system were most prevalent, followed by endocrine, metabolic, musculoskeletal and respiratory diseases. Osteoporosis was significantly more prevalent in females compared to males, whereas skin and eye disorders were more prevalent in subjects below 65 years old. COPD prevalence was very low compared to worldwide data.ConclusionsThe present study revealed great variations in the prevalence of the diseases between genders and age groups. Our data justify the urgent need for the development of electronic health records that may help in the design of new prevention strategies in primary health care.
Highlights
In Greece there is lack of large epidemiological studies regarding morbidity and mortality in primary health care
In a recent epidemiological study conducted in Spain, International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) was used in conjunction with electronic health records, for the estimation of the prevalence of major diseases in the general population [7]
Study participants were all subjects over 14 years old who visited primary health care centres for any reason and were willing to participate in the study
Summary
In Greece there is lack of large epidemiological studies regarding morbidity and mortality in primary health care. The development of electronic health records, especially in primary care, may help in the identification of the burden of several diseases in each region. The use of such records may be of great importance for health systems, considering that the North Shore Hospital System. In a recent epidemiological study conducted in Spain, ICPC was used in conjunction with electronic health records, for the estimation of the prevalence of major diseases in the general population [7]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
