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<journal-id>2218-3620</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Revista Universidad y Sociedad]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Universidad y Sociedad]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2218-3620</issn>
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<publisher-name><![CDATA[Editorial "Universo Sur"]]></publisher-name>
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<article-id>S2218-36202025000400017</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Duzdagh Nakhchivan's health paradise - integration of natural therapy and tourism]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Duzdagh, el paraíso de la salud de Najicheván: integración de la terapia natural y el turismo]]></article-title>
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<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Karimova]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Flora Bahlul]]></given-names>
</name>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Shabanov]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Mehman Sarkhan]]></given-names>
</name>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Mammadli]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Gunel Arif]]></given-names>
</name>
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<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Nakhchivan State University  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Azerbaijan</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,Ganja State University  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Azerbaijan</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>08</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>08</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>17</volume>
<numero>4</numero>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2218-36202025000400017&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2218-36202025000400017&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2218-36202025000400017&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[ABSTRACT In the field of health tourism, the therapeutic use of salt caves for respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis has gained relevance amid growing interest in natural and noninvasive health interventions. Despite evidence of improved lung function and reduced medication use after treatment, a gap remains in the evaluation of these benefits alongside regional development metrics and sustainability practices. Therefore, the objective of this study is to analyze the potential of the Duzdag Physiotherapy Center as an interesting alternative for integrating speleotherapy into a sustainable health tourism model. A documentary analysis was conducted, concluding that this health tourism model in Duzdag offers several benefits, both for health and for the diversification of the local economy through job creation in the service sector and/or the strengthening of tourism infrastructure. However, this must be done while promoting practices that conserve the mine's microclimate and the responsible use of resources. Furthermore, while we have observed increases in the number of visitors interested in natural treatments, we believe this is not due to a lack of awareness of this option. Therefore, this study also seeks to disseminate the characteristics and benefits of the site. Our results suggest that Duzdag can serve as a replicable model for other regions with similar resources, encouraging health authorities and professionals to foster interdisciplinary approaches that balance clinical benefits, economic impact, and environmental protection. However, we emphasize the need for future studies on the long-term effects and scalability of the model.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[RESUMEN En el ámbito del turismo de salud, el uso terapéutico de cuevas de sal para afecciones respiratorias como el asma y la bronquitis crónica ha cobrado relevancia ante el creciente interés en las intervenciones de salud naturales y no invasivas. A pesar de la evidencia de una mejor función pulmonar y una reducción del uso de medicamentos tras el tratamiento, persiste una brecha en la evaluación de estos beneficios, junto con las métricas de desarrollo regional y las prácticas de sostenibilidad. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio es analizar el potencial del Centro de Fisioterapia de Duzdag como una alternativa interesante para integrar la espeleoterapia en un modelo de turismo de salud sostenible. Se realizó un análisis documental, concluyendo que este modelo de turismo de salud en Duzdag ofrece diversos beneficios, tanto para la salud como para la diversificación de la economía local mediante la creación de empleo en el sector servicios y/o el fortalecimiento de la infraestructura turística. Sin embargo, esto debe hacerse promoviendo prácticas que conserven el microclima de la mina y el uso responsable de los recursos. Además, si bien se ha observado un aumento en el número de visitantes interesados en tratamientos naturales, se cree que esto no se debe a un desconocimiento de esta opción. Por lo tanto, este estudio también busca difundir las características y beneficios del sitio. Los resultados sugieren que Duzdag puede servir como modelo replicable para otras regiones con recursos similares, incentivando a las autoridades sanitarias y a los profesionales a promover enfoques interdisciplinarios que equilibren los beneficios clínicos, el impacto económico y la protección del medio ambiente. Sin embargo, se enfatiza en la necesidad de futuros estudios sobre los efectos a largo plazo y la escalabilidad del modelo.]]></p></abstract>
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