Abstract

CASTILLO BOHORQUEZ, Martha Leonor et al. Approach to Yanacona indigenous community health status in Bogotá, DC, through clinical laboratory tests. Nova [online]. 2012, vol.10, n.18, pp.205-211. ISSN 1794-2470.

This study was carried out within the indigenous community Yanacona, natives of Colombian Massif which were situated in Bogota city (San Joaquin- Ciudad Bolivar). A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed studying 21 members from the community, men and women between 19-48 years old. Three routine clinical laboratory tests were carried out: urinalysis, stool analysis and blood count. To check for iron-deficiency anemia a serum ferritin test was performed as indirect measurement of iron deposits. According with the results a low percentage of urinary and parasitic infections was observed and no cases of anemia. These findings indicated a population adapted to the city life conditions but requiring health promotion activities and disease prevention.

Keywords : Indigenous; health; sociocultural factors; laboratory tests.

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