Caracterización epidemiológica de las enfermedades huérfanas en una Empresa Social del Estado en Cúcuta, Norte de Santander.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: This report reports on research carried out for the purpose of characterising orphan diseases in a state social enterprise in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander. METHODS: A quantitative descriptive study was carried out, with data from the consultants during the years 2016 to 2019 collected from the clinical histories, assistants were chosen who presented some orphan disease as a medical diagnosis and the data were subsequently analysed statistically. RESULTS: 15 people with orphaned male and female diseases, aged 0-18, were selected for consultation during the years 2016 to 2019. ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION: Orphan diseases affect a small percentage of the population, but they gradually increase over time. This set of alterations makes it difficult for people with disabilities and their families to live in different areas of life, so it is important to know and address them from public health in order to help improve the quality of life of these people. CONCLUSIONS: The first epidemiological characterisation of orphan diseases was obtained in the state social enterprise. There may be an underreporting, but there is no clarity of the cases, making it difficult to establish the prevalence of these diseases.