Valoración multidimensional del envejecimiento en la ciudad de Antofagasta / Cross sectional geriatric assessment of free living older subjects from Antofagasta, Chile
Rev. méd. Chile
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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.
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Asunto principal:
Accidentes por Caídas
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Envejecimiento
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Evaluación Geriátrica
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Anciano
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Aged80
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Chile
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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Documento de proyecto
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidad de Antofagasta/CL
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