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[Social health evolution in Vall d'Uixó. Application of multivariate analysis as a new health status indicator
M M Suárez-Varela1, L Segarra Castelló, V M Orenga Arnau
1Unidad de Salud Pública, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia.
Objectives:
This study evaluated the relative position of Vall d'Uixó within the province of Castellón, the Valencian Community and Spain.
Design:
The study covers the period from 1981 to 1993. A multivariate analysis of the main components was performed. This compared the interrelationship of these indicators in the different zones analysed.
Patients And Other Participants:
Our study focused on an area of 27,387 population, geographically within the province of Castellón in the south-west of La Plana county.
Results:
The analysis showed that Vall d'Uixó had a low level of development and little economic activity. It had a relatively young population.
Conclusions:
The health problems were linked to the social and economic situation. Apart from the re-creation of industrial jobs, it would be desirable to improve programmes to monitor TB and cardiovascular diseases.