Publications by authors named "Claudia Crisosto Jara"

Article Synopsis
  • Obesity remains a significant global public health issue, and understanding factors like self-perception of body weight is essential for addressing it.
  • An analytical cross-sectional study of 5483 Chilean participants found a low agreement between self-perceived body image and actual nutritional status, especially among women, those in rural areas, and individuals with lower education levels.
  • The findings suggest that many Chileans underestimate their body weight, which can hinder efforts to recognize and address obesity through lifestyle changes and healthier eating habits.
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Odontogenic infections (OI) are a major reason for consultation in dental practice. They affect people of all ages, and most of them respond well to current medical and surgical treatments. However, some OI can spread to vital and deep structures, overcome the host immune system - especially in diabetic, immunocompromised or weakened patients - and even prove fatal.

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