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Health status and gerontological evaluation in Mexican older adults in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guzmán-Olea, Eduardo; Agis-Juárez, Raúl A; Bermúdez-Morales, Víctor H; Torres-Poveda, Kirvis; Madrid-Marina, Vicente; López-Romero, David; Maya-Pérez, Eloy.
  • Guzmán-Olea E; Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología-Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Hidalgo. Mexico.
  • Agis-Juárez RA; Gerontology Academic Area, Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Hidalgo. Mexico.
  • Bermúdez-Morales VH; Directorate of Chronical Diseases and Cancer, Center of Research on Infectious Diseases, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Morelo. Mexico.
  • Torres-Poveda K; Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología-Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Morelos. Mexico.
  • Madrid-Marina V; Directorate of Chronical Diseases and Cancer, Center of Research on Infectious Diseases, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Morelo. Mexico.
  • López-Romero D; Gerontology Academic Area, Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Hidalgo. Mexico.
  • Maya-Pérez E; Clinical Psychology Academic Area, Universidad de Guanajuato, Campus Celaya-Salvatierra, Guanajuato. Mexico.
Gac Med Mex ; 156(5): 412-417, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1000834
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Older adults constitute the most vulnerable population group to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Mexico, their biopsychosocial conditions might intensify their vulnerability.

METHOD:

Affiliation to health systems, health conditions and gerontological evaluation of 3,218 older adults were analyzed following the methodology of the PAHO-Mexico Health, Well-being and Aging Survey.

RESULTS:

88.6 % of older adults referred being affiliated to health systems; 30.2 %, 52.4 %, 10.3 %, 4.1 % and 5.6 % referred suffering from diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, respectively; 15.6 % reported urinary incontinence, and 11.3%, fecal incontinence; 12.1 % of the women referred having suffered from breast cancer at some point, and 6.3 %, cervical cancer. The habit of smoking tobacco was observed in 11.1 %, risk of malnutrition in 32.8 %, established malnutrition in 4.1 %, functional dependence for basic and instrumental activities of daily life in 16.3 % and 17.6 %, respectively.

CONCLUSION:

Comprehensive gerontological evaluation is essential for efficient care of older adults who suffer from COVID-19, and for adequate care of the effects or health conditions at the conclusion of the confinement imposed by the pandemic.
RESUMEN

INTRODUCCIÓN:

Los adultos mayores constituyen el grupo más vulnerable ante la pandemia por COVID-19; en México, sus condiciones biopsicosociales podrían potenciar su vulnerabilidad.

MÉTODO:

Se analizó afiliación a sistemas de salud, condiciones de salud y evaluación gerontológica de 3218 adultos mayores conforme a la metodología de la Encuesta Salud, Bienestar y Envejecimiento OPS-México.

RESULTADOS:

88.6 % de los adultos mayores refirió afiliación a un sistema de salud; 30.2, 52.4, 10.3, 4.1 y 5.6 % indicaron padecer diabetes mellitus, hipertensión arterial, enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, enfermedad cardiaca y evento vascular cerebral, respectivamente; 15.6 % reportó incontinencia urinaria y 11.3 %, fecal; 12.1 % de las mujeres indicó haber padecido en algún momento cáncer de mama y 6.3 %, cáncer cervicouterino. Se observó hábito de fumar tabaco en 11.1 %, riesgo de malnutrición en 32.8 %, malnutrición establecida en 4.1 %, dependencia funcional para las actividades básicas en 16.3 % e instrumentales de la vida diaria en 17.6 %.

CONCLUSIÓN:

La evaluación gerontológica integral es fundamental para la atención eficiente de los adultos mayores que padecen COVID-19 y para la adecuada atención por los efectos o condiciones de salud al terminar el confinamiento por la pandemia.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Geriatric Assessment / Health Status / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Gac Med Mex Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Geriatric Assessment / Health Status / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Gac Med Mex Year: 2020 Document Type: Article