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Immigrants from Liguria, a region located in northwestern Italy, began arriving in Uruguay before 1840 and by the middle of that century constituted the largest regional group [65] Data from the 1850s indicates that nearly 30% of Italian men in Montevideo were engaged in trade, 45% were artisans or self-employed, and 22.2% were employed. [66]
Colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, since it can detect not only cancerous tumors, but precancerous polyps that can be removed before they can turn into cancer.
Colonoscopies are often used to diagnose colon polyp and colon cancer, [15] but are also frequently used to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease. [16] [17] Another common indication for colonoscopy is the investigation of iron deficiency with or without anaemia. The examination of the colon, to rule out a lesion contributing to blood loss, along ...
Pages in category "Uruguayan people of Italian descent" The following 145 pages are in this category, out of 145 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Patois speaker arrived to Uruguay from the Piedmont. They were Waldensians, members of the oldest Protestant church in Italy, giving their name to the city Colonia Valdense which translated from the Spanish means Waldensians Colony. [1] Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) on 6 November 1951 by the Act of Ley N° 11.742. [2]
For instance, Italy witnessed its economic miracle during the late 1950s and early 1960s, which contributed to a reduction in emigration rates. [61] Simultaneously, Uruguay entered a period of turmoil marked by economic crisis and social unrest, further intensified by the actions of the far-left urban guerrilla group, Tupamaros (MLN–T). [62]
Well, you know, in the first place, people here are too young to talk about colonoscopies, but in addition, colonoscopies have changed since we did that research. They used to be very painful ...
The culture of Uruguay is diverse since the nation's population is one of multicultural origins. Modern Uruguayan culture and lifestyle are heavily influenced by European traditions, due to the contributions of large numbers of immigrants who arrived in the country from the 19th century onwards, especially from Italy and Spain.