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.Mots clés
Texte intégral:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
LILACS
Sujet principal:
Chutes accidentelles
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Vieillissement
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Évaluation gériatrique
Type d'étude:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limites:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Pays/Région comme sujet:
America do sul
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Chile
Langue:
Es
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Sujet du journal:
MEDICINA
Année:
2010
Type de document:
Article
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Project document
Pays d'affiliation:
Chili
Pays de publication:
Chili