Factors that influence the oral impact on daily performance of older people in Brazil: A cross‐sectional population‐based study

Gerodontology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-86
Author(s):  
Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti ◽  
Leopoldina de Fátima Dantas Almeida ◽  
Edson Hilan Gomes Lucena ◽  
Livia Fernandes Probst ◽  
Denise de Fatima Barros Cavalcante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Oral Impact

Factors associated with medication regimen complexity in older people: a cross-sectional population-based study

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
pp. 1099-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Caecilia Wimmer ◽  
Kristina Johnell ◽  
Johan Fastbom ◽  
Michael David Wiese ◽  
J. Simon Bell
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Medication Regimen ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medication Regimen Complexity ◽  
Regimen Complexity

scholarly journals Alcohol consumption and self-rated health among older people: population-based study in Sweden

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 756-765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim Lindström ◽  
Charlotta Hellström ◽  
Bo Simonsson ◽  
Anu Molarius
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Older People ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Random Population Sample

Abstract Objective To analyse alcohol consumption and its association with self-rated health among a representative sample of older people in mid-Sweden. Background Over the past decades, alcohol consumption has increased in the older population in Sweden, but few studies have investigated the association between alcohol consumption and self-rated health in this group. The aim was therefore to investigate alcohol consumption and self-rated health among older Swedes. Methods The study is based on a cross-sectional study of 11,716 men and women, 65 years and over, answering a survey questionnaire sent to a random population sample in mid-Sweden in 2012. We assessed alcohol consumption with AUDIT-C and its association with self-rated health using logistic regression analysis, adjusting for age, economic situation, educational level, BMI, physical activity, social support and medication use. Results Men (83%) were more prone to drink alcohol compared to women (71%). The prevalence of risk drinking was about 2% for both genders. Alcohol consumption declined with age. Moderate consumption of alcohol was associated with lower probability of poor self-rated health compared to non-drinking with an adjusted odds ratio 0.64 (95% confidence interval: 0.54-0.76) for men and 0.68 (0.59-0.79) for women. Conclusion Since the study was cross-sectional the direction of the association could not be determined, and the results should not be interpreted as an argument for promoting alcohol consumption among older people.

scholarly journals Benzodiazepine and z-hypnotic prescribing for older people in primary care: a cross-sectional population-based study

2016 ◽  
Vol 66 (647) ◽  
pp. e410-e415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris F Johnson ◽  
Cornelia Frei ◽  
Noreen Downes ◽  
Stuart A McTaggart ◽  
Gazala Akram
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study

scholarly journals 330 - Depression and Anxiety among Older people in Central Africa: Results of the EPIDEMCA population-based study

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. 89-89
Author(s):  
Maëlenn Guerchet ◽  
Antoine Gbessemehlan ◽  
Caroline Adou ◽  
Jean-Pierre Clément ◽  
Bébène Ndamba-Bandzouzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
Diagnostic System ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study

Introduction:Depression and anxiety are two very common psychiatric disorders in late-life. They are markers of poor quality of life and are strongly associated with death among older people. Yet, few studies on these comorbidities have been conducted in the African population. This study aims to present the epidemiology of depression and anxiety among older people in Central Africa.Method:A cross-sectional population-based study was carried out in Republic of Congo (ROC) and Central African Republic (CAR) between 2011 - 2012 among older people aged ? 65 years (EPIDEMCA study). Data were collected using a standardized questionnaire and participants underwent a brief physical examination. Depression and anxiety symptoms were ascertained using a community version of the Geriatric Mental State (GMS-B3) and the Automated Geriatric Examination for Computer Assisted Taxonomy diagnostic system (AGECAT), probable cases were defined as having a GMS-AGECAT level of 3 or more. Logistic regression models were used to investigate the association between potential risk factors collected and each symptom.Results:Overall 2002 participants were included in the EPIDEMCA study (500 in Brazzaville and 529 in Gamboma in ROC, 500 in Bangui and 473 in Nola (473) in CAR). Median age of the participants was 72 years [interquartile range: 68 – 78 years] and females were mostly represented (61.8%). Prevalence was 38.1% (95% Confidence Interval: 35.9% - 40.2%) for depression, 7.7% (95% CI: 6.5% - 8.9%) for anxiety and 5.7% (95% CI: 4.6% - 6.7%) for the co-occurrence of both disorders. For all three outcomes, prevalence was significantly higher among females and in rural areas. Only depression increased with age. Preliminary analyses showed that female sex, living in a rural area, and living without a partner were associated with the three outcomes (Odds Ratios from 1.59 to 3.27; p<0.01). In-depth results regarding correlates of depression, anxiety and the co-occurrence of both will be presented.Conclusion:The prevalence of depression and anxiety was high among Central African older people. Evidence on the epidemiology of these common psychiatric symptoms are of importance for care management and also emphasize the need to maintain and/or strengthen social support around older people in the region.

scholarly journals Prevalence and correlates of dizziness in community-dwelling older people: a cross sectional population based study

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzana Albuquerque de Moraes ◽  
Wuber Jefferson de Souza Soares ◽  
Eduardo Ferriolli ◽  
Monica Rodrigues Perracini
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Community Dwelling Older People

scholarly journals Association between Blood Pressure and Serum Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Concentration within the Reference Range: A Population-Based Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 841-845 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bjørn O. Åsvold ◽  
Trine Bjøro ◽  
Tom I. L. Nilsen ◽  
Lars J. Vatten
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Reference Range ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study

Abstract Context: The association between thyroid function and blood pressure is insufficiently studied. Objective: The objective of the investigation was to study the association between TSH within the reference range and blood pressure. Design and Setting: This was a cross-sectional, population-based study. Subjects: A total of 30,728 individuals without previously known thyroid disease were studied. Main Outcome Measures: The main outcome measures were mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse pressure and odds ratio for hypertension (&gt;140/90 mm Hg or current or previous use of antihypertensive medication), according to categories of TSH. Results: Within the reference range of TSH (0.50–3.5 mU/liter), there was a linear increase in blood pressure with increasing TSH. The average increase in systolic blood pressure was 2.0 mm Hg [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.4–2.6 mm Hg] per milliunit per liter increase in TSH among men, and 1.8 mm Hg (95% CI 1.4–2.3 mm Hg) in women. The corresponding increase in diastolic blood pressure was 1.6 mm Hg (95% CI 1.2–2.0 mm Hg) in men and 1.1 mm Hg (95% CI 0.8–1.3 mm Hg) in women. Comparing TSH of 3.0–3.5 mU/liter (upper part of the reference) with TSH of 0.50–0.99 mU/liter (lower part of the reference), the odds ratio for hypertension was 1.98 (95% CI 1.56–2.53) in men and 1.23 (95% CI 1.04–1.46) in women. Conclusion: Within the reference range of TSH, we found a linear positive association between TSH and systolic and diastolic blood pressure that may have long-term implications for cardiovascular health.

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