Publications by authors named "Catalina Maria Arango"
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- The study investigates the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, nutritional status, and anemia among Colombian school children aged 7 to 10, highlighting the need for updated data after 30 years to inform public health policies.
- A national survey collected stool samples from 6,045 children across eight provinces, revealing a combined STH prevalence of 29.6%, with T. trichiura being the most common type of helminth.
- The findings indicate a moderate risk of STH infections in Colombia, with significant regional differences, suggesting the need for targeted deworming and control strategies based on local conditions.
Introduction: Breast milk is essential for human development, but it may contain toxics derived from environmental pollution, especially in mining areas. Objective: To assess the prevalence of mercury contamination in breast milk and factors associated with its transfer to nursing mothers living in municipalities with gold mining. Materials and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 150 nursing mothers in four municipalities of Antioquia (El Bagre, Segovia, Remedios and Zaragoza) with a mining tradition.
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