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Introduction: cancer is one of the most relevant challenges of our times for the man, it constitutes one of the illnesses of greater incidence on the world population, until 2020 19,3 millions of new cases were reported and 50,6 millions of people living with cancer. Objective: to characterize the incidence of cancerin the Polyclinic ¨René Vallejo Ortiz¨ from Manzanillo municipality during the year 2019-2020. Method: an observational-descriptive-retrospective study was carried out. The sample group was made up by 86 patients with a diagnosis of cancer by biopsy. Variables were studied as: age, sex, type of cancer and diagnosis the years. The data were processed according to the descriptive statistics. Results: the greatest percentage of cancer was contributed by the age group 60-79 years (52, 3 %), the female sex (59,3 %) and the years 2020 (53,5 %); the most frequent type during the study period was the skin cancer (47,7 %) and the lung cancer (15 %) and the female sex skin (19,8 %), lung (11,6 %) and breast (9,2 %) and in men were skin (28 %), lung (3,4 %) and prostate gland (3,4 %). Conclusion: the incidence of cancer in the studied period was upward, prevailing in advanced age, the female sex and as main locations skin and lungs.

The screening activities allow to identify vulnerable groups for the COVID-19 and to carry out preventive actions in patients and families. Aim: to characterize the population screened belonging to the family doctor’s office (FDO) 15 of the René Vallejo Ortiz health centre, from March 25 to May 22, 2020. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted with 162 patients from FDO 15 at the health centre René Vallejo Ortiz. The variables studied were: age, sex, vulnerable groups, and symptomatology. Results: patients were predominantly 60 years and older (40.1 %), male gender accounted for the highest percentage of cases (50.6 %) and both groups had the highest risk of exposure. Asymptomatic patients represented 90.7%, during the study period none of the patients were positive for COVID-19. Conclusions: Male patients aged 60 years and older were at increased risk of developing COVID-19 by screening activities. The patients screened are generally asymptomatic.

RESUMEN Se realizó un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo de tipo transversal en las pacientes embarazadas con diagnóstico de infección vaginal, atendidas en la Sala 1E del Hospital Materno Infantil Fe del Valle Ramos, de Manzanillo en el período de enero del 2011 al 2013, con el objetivo de describir la infección vaginal y su influencia en la morbilidad y mortalidad perinatal. El universo de estudio estuvo constituido por 2145 gestantes y la muestra quedó conformada por 2135 pacientes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión propuestos en la investigación. Como fuente primaria de recolección de datos se aplicó un formulario. Se utilizaron variables como: edad, nivel de escolaridad, agente causal, hábitos higiénicos sanitarios y morbilidad y mortalidad perinatal. En el estudio predominaron las gestantes de 15-19 años con nivel de escolaridad preuniversitario terminado, el agente causal más frecuente fue la Candida albicans; los hábitos higiénicos sanitarios fueron inadecuados; los recién nacidos con distrés respiratorio transitorio y la muerte fetal tardía fueron los predominantes. ABSTRACT A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in pregnant patients diagnosed with vaginal infection, assisted in Room 1E Maternity Hospital Fe del Valle Ramos from Manzanillo in the period from January 2011 to 2013, with the aim of describing the vaginal infection and its impact on perinatal morbidity and mortality. The study group consisted of 2145 pregnant women and the sample was composed of 2135 patients who met the inclusion criteria proposed in the investigation. As the primary source of data a collection form was applied. There were used variables as age, educational level, causal agent, sanitary habits and perinatal morbidity and mortality. In the study they prevailed pregnant women aged 15-19 with completed pre-university education level, the most common causative agent was Candida albicans; hygienic sanitary habits were inadequate, infants with temporary respiratory distress and late fetal death were predominant.

Se efectuó una intervención educativa que incluyó a 26 mujeres pertenecientes al Consultorio Médico nr 6, del área de salud de la Policlínica Universitaria "René Vallejo Ortiz" en el municipio de Manzanillo de la provincia de Granma, desde junio hasta diciembre del 2011, con vistas a modificar sus conocimientos sobre el autoexamen de mamas. Entre las variables estudiadas figuraron: edad, nivel de escolaridad, ocupación y medios de obtención de la información, por citar algunas. Para la recolección de la información se utilizaron 2 encuestas y como medida estadística la prueba de los signos. En la serie predominaron las féminas entre 20 y 39 años, con nivel de escolaridad preuniversitario y amas de casa. Los medios de obtención de la información más comunes fueron la televisión, la radio y la prensa. Se logró que la mayoría de las mujeres se realizaran el mencionado autoexamen y elevaran el nivel de conocimientos sobre el tema.An educational intervention that included 26 women belonging to the doctor's office no 6 from the health area of "René Vallejo Ortiz" University Polyclinic in Manzanillo municipality of Granma Province from June to December 2011 was carried out with the purpose of modifying their knowledge of breast self-examination. Among the variables studied were age, educational level, occupation and means of obtaining information, to mention some. For gathering information two surveys and the sign test as statistical measure were used. In the series women between 20 and 39 years prevailed, with senior high school educational level and housewives. The most common means of obtaining information were the television, radio and the press. It was achieved that most of the women undertake the aforementioned self-examination and increase their knowledge of the subject.

Se realizó un estudio cuasiexperimental de intervención educativa en 26 pacientes mayores de 60 años pertenecientes a los Consultorios Médicos de Familia 5 y 16 de la Policlínica III "René Vallejo Ortiz" de Manzanillo, desde mayo del 2010 hasta igual mes del 2011, a fin de modificar sus conocimientos y estilos de vida sobre los factores de riesgo de la enfermedad cerebrovascular. Se confeccionó un formulario y una encuesta con vistas a determinar las necesidades de aprendizaje sobre el tema y se utilizó la prueba de los signos para la validación estadística de los hallazgos. En la casuística, el factor de riesgo predominante resultó ser la hipertensión arterial. Además, se comprobó que después de la aplicación del programa educativo mejoró el nivel de conocimientos sobre el tema y fue modificado el estilo de vida de estos adultos mayores.A quasi-experimental study of educational intervention was carried out in 26 patients older than 60 years from the Doctor's Offices 5 and 16 belonging to "René Vallejo Ortiz" Polyclinic III in Manzanillo, from May 2010 to May 2011, in order to modify their knowledge and lifestyles about risk factors for cerebrovascular disease. A questionnaire and a survey were made to determine the needs of learning on the subject and the sign test was used for the statistical validation of findings. In the case series the predominant risk factor was found to be hypertension. Furthermore, it was confirmed that after the implementation of the educational program the level of knowledge about the subject improved and the lifestyle of these older adults was modified.