Evaluación geriátrica integral del adulto mayor

• Alma Rosa Cortés N ^[1] ; Enrique Villarreal R ^[1] ; Liliana Galicia R ^[1] ; Lidia Martínez G ^[1] ; Emma Rosa Vargas D ^[1]
  1. [1] Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

     Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

     México

     
• Localización: Revista Médica de Chile, ISSN-e 0034-9887, Vol. 139, Nº. 6, 2011, págs. 725-731
• Idioma: español
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Cross sectional geriatric assessment of Mexican older people
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  • Background: Due to the progressive aging of our population, it is imperative to evaluate the life conditions and health limitations of older people. Aim: To report the results of an integral geriatric evaluation of Mexican older people. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional assessment of 324 older subjects of a median age of 70 years (57% females) beneficiaries of the Mexican Institute of Social Security of the city of Querétaro. Social, demographic, medical, functional and cognitive variables were evaluated. Results: Of the studied subjects, 37% were illiterate, 61% lived with a partner and 47% were dedicated to household activities. Thirty three percent had visual impairment, 54% had hearing impairment, 39% had urinary incontinence, 26% reported falls in the last six months, 34% had nutritional problems, 38% were functionally dependent, 49% had sleeping problems, 25% had cognitive impairment and 25% had depression. Conclusions: The general health outlook of this population is encouraging, considering that more than half are not functionally impaired.