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Algunas estrategias de prevención para mantener la autonomía y funcionalidad del adulto mayor / Autonomy and functional status in the elderly: some prevention strategies
García B, Carlos E.
  • García B, Carlos E; Clínica Las Condes. Departamento de Medicina Interna. CL
Rev. Méd. Clín. Condes ; 21(5): 831-837, sept. 2010. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-999475
RESUMEN
La meta de la geriatría es mantener la autonomía y funcionalidad de los adultos mayores a pesar del cúmulo de daño adquirido con anterioridad. En este artículo, se enfatiza la necesidad de un programa de vacunación que incluya las vacunas antineumococica, anti herpes zoster, tétano y difteria. La pesquisa del cáncer cérvico uterino, de mama y colo rectal. Un IMC entre 25 kg/m2 y 30 kg/m2 en mayores de 75 años produce la menor mortalidad cardio vascular y general. Los factores más importantes en la ocurrencia de caídas son disminución de la fuerza muscular, dificultad en la marcha y uso de medicamentos. Se enfatiza la necesidad de evaluar la conducción segura de automóviles. Analizamos, los efectos deletéreos del déficit de vitamina D, presente en la mayoría de los adultos mayores, en el riesgo de caer, sistema inmune, mortalidad general y enfermedades neurodegenerativas
ABSTRACT
The goal of geriatric medicine is to maintain autonomy and functionality in elderly people, in spite of damage accumulated earlier in life. In this review we emphasize the importance of vaccination programs for elderly people, including vaccines such as anti pneumococcal, anti herpes zoster, tetanus y diphtheria and also, the need of programs of early diagnosis of cervical cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Research shows that a Body Mass Index between >25 kg/m2 and 30 kg/m2 in persons over 75 years of age, reduces cardiovascular deaths and deaths in general. Research also demonstrates that diminishing of muscular strength, difficulty to walk, plus the use of medications are the most important factors to be taken into account in preventing falls. It is very important to periodically evaluate safe car driving. Vitamin D deficit increases incidence of falls, immune system alterations, neurodegenerative illness and mortality
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Preventive Medicine / Health of the Elderly / Geriatrics Type of study: Screening study Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. Méd. Clín. Condes Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Clínica Las Condes/CL

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Preventive Medicine / Health of the Elderly / Geriatrics Type of study: Screening study Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. Méd. Clín. Condes Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Clínica Las Condes/CL