Commentary: Developing preventive strategies in Europe

Preventive Strategies in Geriatric Care

In a developing country like India, the pendulum of population is now swinging towards elderly where the population of 60 years plus has crossed 8.8% mark.1 No wonder the diseases of old age and chronic diseases2,3 are on the rise. The socioeconomic scenario is also changing4 and elderly are becoming more and more health conscious as well as demanding. The number of old elderly is also increasi...

Europe and the Challenge of Energy Security: Limitations and Strategies

The increasing dependence of European Union member countries on imported oil and gas has led to concerns about energy supply and security.  At the same time the share of clean energy in Europe’s energy consumption basket is increasing due to environmental issues. About a quarter of all energy consumption in the EU is natural gas, and most EU member states import almost all of their energy resou...

Use of hospital statistics to plan preventive strategies for burns in a developing country.

This study is based on hospital statistics using 1985 burn patients admitted to Maputo Central Hospital, Maputo, Mozambique, for a period of 42 months (1988-91). On the basis of the results obtained, some suggestions are made for the design of the targets and methods for a preventive strategy for burn injuries in Maputo. Strengthening of preventive measures should occur during the cold season o...

Common DRG System - the Future of Europe? A Response to Recent Commentary

Preventive Strategies for Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic affecting more than 150 million persons and it is expected that this number is likely to double by 20251. Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease in patients starting renal replacement therapy and is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality. Renal involvement in patients with diabetes is defined by the appearance of lo...