Epidemiological Study of Dementia in a Korea Urban Area
Journal of Korean Geriatric Psychiatry
;
: 44-52, 1999.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-22559
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Dementia is major neuropsychiatic disorder in the elderly. This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of dementia and provide fundamental data for community mental health programs.METHOD:
500 elderly people aged 65 years and over in Kwachon were interviewed according to DSM-IV and examined MMSE-K, Korea-Dementia Rating Scale (K-DRS), Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR), Modified Hatchinski Ischemic Scale (MHIS) by trained research assistants.RESULTS:
Prevalence of dementia is 10.6% (Alzheimer type 8.0%;vascular type 2.6%). Old age, lower education, cardiovascular disease, head trauma and heavy smoking seem to be risk factors for developing dementia but sex difference is non significant.CONCLUSION:
The results showed similar prevalence rates compared to other epidemiological studies. Demented group showed more cognitive disturbances than non-demented one. For patients of dementia, appropriate treatment and management by family members, other caregivers and mental health professionals are needed.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Fumaça
/
Doenças Cardiovasculares
/
Fumar
/
Estudos Epidemiológicos
/
Saúde Mental
/
Epidemiologia
/
Prevalência
/
Fatores de Risco
/
Caracteres Sexuais
/
Cuidadores
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
/
Estudo observacional
/
Estudo de prevalência
/
Fatores de risco
Limite:
Idoso
/
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Geriatric Psychiatry
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS