Mortality in community-dwelling elderly: coefficient and associated factors

Abstract

Objective: Analyze the coefficient, associated factors, and causes of mortality in community-dwelling elderly. Method: Longitudinal and analytical study. Data collection, at baseline, was performed in the elderly’s home. The first wave occurred after 42 months. Complementary data collection identified the cause of death. Variables analyzed: demographic, social, economic, and clinical. Logistic regression was used for data analysis. Results: The coefficient of mortality was 7.9%. The variables associated with mortality were longevity, inability to read, absence of religious practice, stroke, consultation, and hospitalization in the last 12 months. The main groups of primary causes of death were ill-defined and unspecified causes of mortality, respiratory system diseases, and neoplasms. Conclusion: The coefficient of mortality in community-dwelling elderly was lower than national and international studies investigated.

Mortalidade e perfil epidemiológico dos óbitos por causas mal definidas: revisão integrativa

“…E ainda pessoas com níveis de escolaridade mais elevados podem possuir melhor acesso a bens e serviços de saúde (Belém et al, 2016). Uma estratégia para enfrentar essa situação seria a literacia em saúde na Atenção Primária à Saúde (Boitrago et al, 2021).…”