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A health profile of Curacao: results from the Curacao health study - abstract
West Indian med. j ; 44(Suppl. 2): 21-2, April 1995.
Artigo em Inglês | MedCarib | ID: med-5792
Biblioteca responsável: JM3.1
Localização: JM3.1; R18.W4
ABSTRACT
Based on the outcomes of the Curacao Health Study, a health profile of the adult non-institutionalized population of Curacao was drawn. A randomly drawn sample of 2248 participants has been surveyed in face-to-face interviews. Data were collected on the prevalence of chronic disorders and functional limitations, and on the subjects' self-perceived health. Of the total sample 58.8 percent reported to be suffering from one or more chronic disorders. The most prevalent chronic conditions are hypertension (14.5 percent), arthrosis and arthritis (11.1 percent), dizziness (10.85 percent), chronic back problems (10.1 percent) and psychological problems (9.6 percent). As regards functional limitations, 4.7 percent of the total sample have very serious visual disabilities and 1.4 percent are (practically) deaf; the prevalence of limitations in activities of daily living can be estimated at 0.3 to 2.8 percent, depending on the kind of activities that are taken as a criterion. A general conclusion is that women, the elderly and individuals from the lower socio-economic strata (SES) are relatively disadvantaged as regards health. The disadvantage for women and individuals from the lower SES applies to both their physical and their mental health. Ageing is soley related to a worsening of the physical health status. The subjective health perceptions of the participants are in accordance with their more objective health status; women, individuals from the lower SES and the elderly have a relatively poorer perceived health. The particular value of these profiles lies in their usefulness for the establishment of priority areas in health policy, by identifying relatively disadvantaged groups who need specific attention (AU)
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Coleções: Bases de dados internacionais Base de dados: MedCarib Assunto principal: Nível de Saúde / Inquéritos Epidemiológicos Tipo de estudo: Estudo prognóstico / Pesquisa qualitativa / Fatores de risco Aspecto: Determinantes sociais da saúde / Preferência do paciente Limite: Feminino / Humanos / Masculino País/Região como assunto: Antilhas Neerlandesas / Caribe Inglês Idioma: Inglês Revista: West Indian med. j Ano de publicação: 1995 Tipo de documento: Artigo / Congresso e conferência
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Coleções: Bases de dados internacionais Base de dados: MedCarib Assunto principal: Nível de Saúde / Inquéritos Epidemiológicos Tipo de estudo: Estudo prognóstico / Pesquisa qualitativa / Fatores de risco Aspecto: Determinantes sociais da saúde / Preferência do paciente Limite: Feminino / Humanos / Masculino País/Região como assunto: Antilhas Neerlandesas / Caribe Inglês Idioma: Inglês Revista: West Indian med. j Ano de publicação: 1995 Tipo de documento: Artigo / Congresso e conferência
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