[Chronic pathology in 2 pediatric clinics].

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Health
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Policy

Background:

• Evaluating disease frequency is crucial for establishing effective health policy programs.
• Understanding the prevalence of chronic pediatric conditions informs resource allocation and intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine and compare the frequency of various chronic diseases in children attending two pediatric clinics within different health centers.
• To provide data for health policy development based on disease prevalence in a defined population.

Main Methods:

• A comparative analysis of disease frequencies was conducted across two pediatric clinics.
• The study evaluated chronic conditions including asthma, urinary tract infections, gastroesophageal reflux, febrile seizures, psychomotor retardation, and heart diseases in the pediatric population.

Main Results:

• Disease frequencies were consistent between the two clinics and aligned with other comparable studies, with the exception of gastroesophageal reflux.
• Asthma prevalence ranged from 4.3% to 5%, and urinary tract infections from 4.15% to 5%.
• A significant finding was that 29% of children with esophageal reflux also experienced urinary tract infections.

Conclusions:

• The study validates comparable disease frequency data between the assessed pediatric clinics, supporting the reliability of the findings for health policy.
• Asthma and urinary tract infections represent significant pediatric health concerns in the studied population.
• The strong association between esophageal reflux and urinary tract infections warrants further investigation and targeted clinical attention.