Valoración multidimensional del envejecimiento en la ciudad de Antofagasta / Cross sectional geriatric assessment of free living older subjects from Antofagasta, Chile
Rev. méd. Chile
; 138(4): 444-451, abr. 2010. tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The effects of aging on people must be evaluated to adequate sanitary actions.Aim:
To assess the characteristics of older subjects living in Antofagasta, Chile. Material andMethods:
Cross sectional assessment of 602 subjects without dementia, aged more than 60 years (55 percent females). A socioeconomic and medical history was obtained and Barthel, Lawton, Yesavage depression, Tromp fall risk and Folstein Mini mental scales were applied.Results:
Sixty eight percent of subjects had more than six years of studies. Forty six percent had hypertension, 28 percent had osteoarticular problems, 20 percent had hypercholesterolemia and 17 percent diabetes mellitus. Four percent had depression and falls were reported by 35 percent. Seventy four percent were independent in basic and instrumental activities. Ninety four percent had normal cognitive functions. Age was an important determinant of functional capacity.Conclusions:
The main problems detected in this sample were the risk of falls and the presence of chronic diseases.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Acidentes por Quedas
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Envelhecimento
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Avaliação Geriátrica
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Chile
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
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