Differences in lifestyle, physical performance and quality of life between frail and robust Brazilian community‐dwelling elderly women

Sampaio, Priscila Yukari Sewo; Sampaio, Ricardo Aurélio Carvalho; Júnior, Hélio José Coelho; Teixeira, Luis Felipe Milano; Tessutti, Vitor Daniel; Uchida, Masayuki; Arai, Hidenori

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“…4,5,12,13 A person to be considered elderly must be 65 years or older, for developed countries, and emerging countries 60 years or more.…”

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“…Thus, the concept of QoL is subjective and depends on socio-economic status, age, and desires of each individual. [3][4][5] Measuring QoL is very subjective, because it is inherent to the individual, related to their more personal characteristics, both in aspects of hereditary nature as those stuck for life. [3][4][5] There are two ways to measure quality of life: generic tools and specific instruments.…”

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“…[3][4][5] Measuring QoL is very subjective, because it is inherent to the individual, related to their more personal characteristics, both in aspects of hereditary nature as those stuck for life. [3][4][5] There are two ways to measure quality of life: generic tools and specific instruments. The con-cept of oral health-related quality of life describes the impact of oral facial conditions and effect of dental interventions.…”

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“…It is a broad and comprehensive concept which is widely influenced by physical health, psychological state, social relationship and environment. [2][3][4][5] Among the instruments that assess the impact of oral health conditions on QoL of individuals, there is the oral health impact profile (OHIP).…”

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“…4,5,12,13 A person to be considered elderly must be 65 years or older, for developed countries, and emerging countries 60 years or more.…”

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“…decreased muscle power and strength). [2][3][4][5] Epidemiological data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that, worldwide, more than half a billion adults (i.e. > 18 years old) are overweight or obese.…”

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Cutoffs and cardiovascular risk factors associated with neck circumference among community-dwelling elderly adults: a cross-sectional study

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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: In elderly people, measurement of several anthropometric parameters may present complications. Although neck circumference measurements seem to avoid these issues, the cutoffs and cardiovascular risk factors associated with this parameter among elderly people remain unknown. This study was developed to identify the cutoff values and cardiovascular risk factors associated with neck circumference measurements among elderly people. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study conducted in two community centers for elderly people. METHODS: 435 elderly adults (371 women and 64 men) were recruited. These volunteers underwent morphological evaluations (body mass index and waist, hip, and neck circumferences) and hemodynamic evaluations (blood pressure values and heart rate). Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses were used to determine the predictive validity of cutoff values for neck circumference, for identifying overweight/obesity. Multivariate analysis was used to identify cardiovascular risk factors associated with large neck circumference. RESULTS: Cutoff values for neck circumference (men = 40.5 cm and women = 35.7 cm), for detection of obese older adults according to body mass index, were identified. After a second analysis, large neck circumference was shown to be associated with elevated body mass index in men; and elevated body mass index, blood pressure values, prevalence of type 2 diabetes and hypertension in women. CONCLUSION:The data indicate that neck circumference can be used as a screening tool to identify overweight/obesity in older people. Moreover, large neck circumference values may be associated with cardiovascular risk factors.RESUMO CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Em idosos, diversas ferramentas antropométricas podem apresentar complicações durante a mensuração. Embora a circunferência do pescoço pareça evitar tais problemas, os pontos de corte e fatores de risco cardiovascular associados a essa ferramenta em idosos permanecem desconhecidos. Este estudo foi desenvolvido para identificar os valores de ponto de corte e fatores de risco cardiovascular associados à circunferência do pescoço em idosos. DESENHO E LOCAL: Estudo transversal, realizado em dois centros comunitários para idosos. MÉTODOS: 435 idosos (371 mulheres e 64 homens) foram recrutados. Os voluntários foram submetidos a avaliação morfológica (índice de massa corporal e cintura, quadril, e circunferência do pescoço) e hemodinâmica (valores da pressão arterial e frequência cardíaca). A análise pela curva receiver operating characteristic foi usada para determinar o valor preditivo dos valores de ponto de corte da circunferência do pescoço para identificação de sobrepeso/obesidade. Análise multivariada foi usada para identificar os fatores de risco cardiovascular associados com circunferência do pescoço larga. RESULTADOS: Os valores de corte para circunferência do pescoço (homens = 40,5 cm e mulheres = 35,7 cm) para detectar adultos idosos obesos, de acordo com o índice de massa corporal, foram identificados....

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Muscle weakness and functional disability in patients with myasthenia gravis

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Introduction: Muscle weakness and functional disability have not been evaluated in a population-based study of patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). Methods: All patients with MG in a well-defined catchment area were identified in the Danish National Patient Registry. Of the 175 eligible patients, 90 participated and were studied using MG-specific scales, isometric dynamometry, and functional tests. Fifty age-and sex-matched subjects served as controls. Results: Muscle strength was reduced by 13%, 21%, and 12% for shoulder abduction, knee extension, and ankle extension, respectively (P < 0.05). Chair stand and 400-meter walking were impaired by 24% and 23%, respectively (P < 0.05). Muscle strength and functional performances were related to MG-specific scales. Discussion: MG patients have moderately reduced isometric muscle strength and impaired physical performance. Muscle weakness and functional tests relate closely to MG-specific scales, suggesting that dynamometry and functional tests can be used to monitor MG patients and as efficacy parameters in clinical trials.

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Differences in lifestyle, physical performance and quality of life between frail and robust Brazilian community‐dwelling elderly women

Cited by 41 publications

References 29 publications

Impact of Oral Health in the Elderly Patients Quality of Life

Impact of Oral Health in the Elderly Patients Quality of Life

Cutoffs and cardiovascular risk factors associated with neck circumference among community-dwelling elderly adults: a cross-sectional study

Muscle weakness and functional disability in patients with myasthenia gravis

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