O perfil do idoso de baixa renda no Município de São Carlos, São Paulo, Brasil: um estudo epidemiológico

Abstract

This study focuses on the health profile of the elderly population in São Carlos, São Paulo State, Brazil, in 2003

Fatores associados com a qualidade de vida de homens idosos

“…Most elderly men were married or lived with a partner, which diff ered from a study conducted in Australia, China, Britain, Greece and Italy (76.8%) (13) , in which the percentages were higher. In Brazil, a survey conducted in São Carlos-SP (75.4%) (14) converged with this inves ga on. Being married or living with a partner enables healthcare professionals to involve the family in care for this popula on group, contribu ng to the s mula on of elderly men in health care.…”

“…A survey conducted in São Paulo found that elderly men had fewer morbidi es (1 to 5) than what was found in the data obtained in this study (14) . Hypertension (73.2%) and vision problems (67.1%), although in diff erent percentages, were also more prevalent in another study (16) .…”

“…The healthcare team should promote health ac ons in line with the interests of elderly men, to s mulate social contact (14) . On the other hand, one should inves gate the FC of the elderly man, in order to delay the onset of disability, contribu ng to the maintenance of independence.…”

Indicadores da institucionalização de idosos: estudo de casos e controles

“…12 In addition, there are higher rates of mortality from external causes, such as violence, among men especially as young adults. 4 In our study, the risk of institutionalization increased with increasing age. The risk of functional disability doubles with each successive decade of life, 8 with a higher prevalence of chronic diseases and hospital admissions among the oldest adults.…”

“…In contrast, improving literacy may result in greater responsiveness of the elderly to health promotion programs. 4 One of the major contributors to functional decline in the elderly is physical inactivity. 22 In our study, lower levels of physical activity and functional capacity were associated with institutionalization.…”