Parasitosis, desnutrición y retraso de erupción dental, en niños de 6 a 12 años de edad en la zona rural de la provincia del Cañar, 2017-2018

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites, malnutrition and delay in tooth eruption in children from 6 to 12 years of age in the rural area of the province of Cañar. Methodology: Cross-sectional study, with a sample size of 360 children, they were made the parasitic evaluation in fecal matter, anthropometric measurements and oral examination, the prevalence of the three variables was calculated and their association was evaluated, the SPSS 22.0 program was used. Results: A prevalence of intestinal parasitosis was found in 51%, undernutrition in 3.27% and a delay in dental eruption in 18%. No statistically significant relationship was found between variables. Conclusion: The evaluated community presented a high prevalence of intestinal parasitosis, low malnutrition and delayed tooth eruption, which imply practical implications for the orientation of health programs. These pathologies are still affecting our country, especially the child population, sharpening more in rural areas with difficult access to health services, in our environment have not yet been eradicated and the need to know their prevalence is vital for timely treatment.