Health status and service needs of the elderly [60 years and over]

ABSTRACT

The main health problems were disorders of gastrointestinal and locomotor systems together with impaired vision. Chest diseases were significant problem for males. Diabetes mellitus and heart diseases were present in less than 15% of the studied elderly. Urine screening revealed the presence of blood, protein, leukocytes and nitrites in 55.9, 49, 26 and 11.8% of elderly respectively. Moreover, urine testing identified glucosuria in 11 elderly with negative history of diabetes. The study suggests some strategies to meet health and social needs of elderly