Valoración multidimensional del envejecimiento en la ciudad de Antofagasta

• CATALINA TAPIA P ^[1] ; HÉCTOR VARELA V ^[1] ; LUIS BARRA A ^[1] ; M. DOLORES UBILLA V ^[1] ; VERÓNICA ITURRA M ^[1] ; CARMEN COLLAO A ^[1] ; ROSA SILVA Z ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidad de Antofagasta

     Universidad de Antofagasta

     Antofagasta, Chile

     
• Localización: Revista Médica de Chile, ISSN-e 0034-9887, Vol. 138, Nº. 4, 2010, págs. 444-451
• Idioma: español
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  • Cross sectional geriatric assessment of free living older subjects from Antofagasta, Chile
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  • Background: The effects of aging on people must be evaluated to adequate sanitary actions. Aim: To assess the characteristics of older subjects living in Antofagasta, Chile. Material and Methods: Cross sectional assessment of 602 subjects without dementia, aged more than 60 years (55% females). A socioeconomic and medical history was obtained and Barthel, Lawton, Yesavage depression, Tromp fall risk and Folstein Mini mental scales were applied. Results: Sixty eight percent of subjects had more than six years of studies. Forty six percent had hypertension, 28% had osteoarticular problems, 20% had hypercholesterolemia and 17% diabetes mellitus. Four percent had depression and falls were reported by 35%. Seventy four percent were independent in basic and instrumental activities. Ninety four percent had normal cognitive functions. Age was an important determinant of functional capacity. Conclusions: The main problems detected in this sample were the risk of falls and the presence of chronic diseases.