Publications by authors named "Juan Jose Lasarte Velillas"
Introduction: Childhood obesity is a serious global health problem that is continuously increasing worldwide. Many studies suggest that socioeconomic factors are related to the development of obesity. The objective of our study was to analyse the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Aragón, calculated applying the World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards, and to study its association with socioeconomic factors.
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- Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an IgE-mediated condition affecting the nasal mucosa, with this study specifically assessing its impact on the quality of life (QoL) in children aged 10-15, using validated questionnaires.
- The study included 102 participants, mainly boys, from Zaragoza and Coruña, revealing higher AR prevalence in Zaragoza and significant comorbidities in Coruña, with dust mites predominantly affecting QoL in both locations.
- Findings showed that 63% of children reported good QoL, and mask usage notably improved symptoms in Zaragoza, with those sensitized to dust mites experiencing worse QoL outcomes compared to those sensitized to pollen.
The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI-Spain) was founded in 1995 by members of key professional associations (pediatricians, midwives, obstetricians, and nurses) and some mother-to-mother support groups. The United Nations International Children's Fund was instrumental in supporting the establishment of BFI-Spain as a not-for-profit organization. In 2007, the need for change was identified.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSince 2002, the World Health Organization and many governments and professional associations have recommended exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months followed by complementary feeding (giving solid foods alongside breast milk) as optimal infant feeding practice. Several articles have been published challenging this recommendation. Arguably, the most influential has been the 2008 commentary of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Committee on Nutrition, which recommended that complementary foods should be introduced to all infants between 17 and 26 weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The Internet has introduced new ways of learning that may complement medical training during the residency period. We describe the experience with a new method of e-learning for training in human lactation and breastfeeding counselling. Pediatric residents participated in the Human Lactation Forum maintained by the Spanish Pediatric Association Breastfeeding Committee, a site on the Internet where parents may write in for pediatric advice on breastfeeding.
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