scholarly journals Relationship between the dietary habits, Body Mass Index (BMI) and health status in the elderly people living in rural communities of the Western Alps

2011 ◽  
Vol 84 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Salis ◽  
L. Gallo ◽  
D. Picollo ◽  
E. Rabino Massa
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Western Alps

Health Status of the Elderly Karbis: A Case Study in Morigaon District, Assam

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-325
Author(s):  
Chandana Sarmah
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Self Assessment

Health among elderly is an important dimension of quality of life. Health is the outcome of interaction of genetic and environmental factors. In elderly, it is the result of a complex interaction of the physical, social, and psychological aspects of ageing. Health status in this paper has been looked at from the point of view of incidence of diseases, functional ability, nutritional status, and elderly’s self-assessment of health condition. Data for the study have been collected from 20 villages in Morigaon district of Assam, predominantly inhabited by the Karbi community. Sixty years and above have been taken as the inclusive criterion. The sample consists of 508 elderly male and female Karbis. It is cross-sectional study using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data have been collected with a structured schedule and nutritional status assessed from body mass index. Majority of the elderly did not reportedly suffer from any disease. A look into the treatment and management of disease conditions indicates that the elderly persons are mostly not aware of any disease prevalence due to their ignorance. The elderly remain functionally active and this is mainly their criteria of defining health. Of the elderly, 30 percent show low body mass index indicating protein deficiency malnutrition. Self-assessment of health condition as good by most elderly indicates a better psychological health. Functional ability, nutritional status, and self-assessment show an association with age.

scholarly journals Correlation of body mass index on waist circumference and blood pressure

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 373
Author(s):  
Yoni Astuti ◽  
Ikhlas Muhammad Jenie
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Bivariate Correlation

The increasing number of elderly on these recent days demands an improved quality of health for the elderly. Independence of the elderly is important in order to be happy and not to be a burden on their families. Health monitoring continuously is an effort to prevent disruption on the health conditions of the elderly. The health status of elderly people is important to know to follow up on prevention programs for the emergence of certain diseases in the elderly. This study aims to look for potential health problems for elderly people in Gamping, Sleman, DIY, Indonesia. The method of this research was cross sectional analysis using secondary data. Sample collection is consecutive subjects. Subjects were 158 people with a mean age of men (67.8 ± 7.1) years while women were 67.5 ± 7.3 years. The data was analyzed using the bivariate correlation test with CI 99%. The results of the analysis showed that the average body mass index with an average waist circumference was positively correlated (r= 0.66; p: 0.000), but did not correlate with systole pressure (r= -0.009; p= 0.97) diastole (r= 0.093; p= 0.477), age (-0.05; p= 0.71), and gender (r= -0.146; p= 0. 27). The potential health problems among the elderly is the risk of high BMI due to the larger waist circumference

GAMBARAN STATUS GIZI LANSIA DI WILAYAH BINAAN PRODI NERS STIKes SANTA ELISABETH MEDAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Endang Junita Sinaga ◽  
Lindawati Simorangkir
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Body Function ◽  
Optimum Nutrition

Nutirional methods of the elderly is most important. Changes in body function effect to concumption and absortion of nutrients. The elderly with nutritional problems, it is necessary to cure and prevent complications from the disease. The most problems often are is malnutrion and obesity, it caused due to changes in diet and activities after retirement. Goals : This study aims to determine the description of the nutritional status of the elderly in the Nurse Study Program area of STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan Method : The present study is descriptif to asses the nutritional status of the elderly Gerontik Ners Nursing Area STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan using Body Mass Index (BMI) by measuring body weight and height in 30 elderly people. Results: The results showed that the majority of elderly people in the Elderly category (60- 74) 56.4%, the elderly who had gout acid comorbidities were 63.3% and over nutrition status 53.4%. Conculsion : From the results of the study it was found that the majority of the elderly experienced over nutrition 53.4%, based on the study suggested that the Gerontik Nursing group could provide optimum for the elderly. optimum nutrition for the elderly.

scholarly journals Health and Labor Force Participation of Older Men, 1900–1991

1996 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dora L. Costa
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Labor Force ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Labor Force Participation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Historical Changes ◽  
The Past

I use Body Mass Index (BMI) to investigate how the ralationship between health status and retirement among older men has changed since 1900. Although BMIs for the elderly were much less healthy in 1900 than today, the BMI level that maximizes labor force participation rates has not changed. However, in 1900 the elasticity of nonparticipation with respect to BMI was greater than it is today, suggesting that health is now less important to the retirement decision than in the past. Other factors (especially rising income) are more important than health in explaining the historical changes in retirement rates.

scholarly journals Level of physical fitness of elderly people from 60 to 80 years old during a pandemic COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Hanik Liskustyawati ◽  
Slamet Riyadi ◽  
Sri Santoso Sabarini ◽  
W. Waluyo ◽  
Abdul Aziz Purnomo Shidiq
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older People ◽  
Travel Time ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Average Travel Time

Aim: to determine the level of physical fitness and the body mass index of older people aged 60 to 80 years. Material and methods. This study used a descriptive method with survey and field measurement techniques. The participants in this study were 123 elderly people who collected fitness data using the Rockport test over a distance of 1600 meters, measured their heart rate before and after the test. Body mass index according to Quetelet was determined on the basis of measurements of body length and weight. The metabolic state of the elderly was distributed according to the Quetelet index: from underweight and normal weight to overweight and obesity. The study was conducted at the heart health club in Surakarta. Results. It is shown that the level of physical fitness of the elderly according to the Rock Port test in 103 people was sufficient: the average travel time was 23.22 minutes; the level of physical fitness of 20 participants was not sufficient: the average travel time was 34.10 minutes. The results of determining the Body Mass Index (BMI): (1) at the age of 60-69 years, 94 people were tested, of which: 7 people were underweight, 30 were normal, 53 were overweight, 4 were obese; (2) 70-74 years: 16 people, including: 3 people in the thin category, 8 people - with normal weight, 2 people with overweight, 1 person - approaching obesity, 2 people - obese, (3) ; at the age of 75-80, 13 people were tested: 1 person in the lean category, 8 people with normal weight, 1 person - overweight, 3 people approaching obesity, 0 - obese people. Conclusions. The informational content of the Rockport test for determining the level of physical fitness of elderly people aged 60 to 80 years is shown. This test is effective and available for independent use by elderly people to determine the level of their physical fitness, not only for people under 69, but also for older people.

Body mass index as discriminator of the lean mass deficit and excess body fat in institutionalized elderly people

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Helena Barbosa ◽  
Alisson F. Bolina ◽  
Raíssa B. Luiz ◽  
Karoline F. de Oliveira ◽  
Jair S. Virtuoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly

MODEST OVERWEIGHT AND HEALTHY DIETARY HABITS REDUCE RISK OF DEMENTIA: A NATIONWIDE SURVEY IN TAIWAN

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
C.-Y. Lee ◽  
Y. Sun ◽  
H.-J. Lee ◽  
T.-F. Chen ◽  
P.-N. Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
East Asian ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Evidence of the associations of dietary habits and body mass index with dementia is inconsistent and limited in East Asian countries. Objective: We aim to explore the associations of dietary habits and body mass index with the odds of dementia. Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Setting: A nationwide, population-based, door-to-door, in-person survey. Participants: Selected by computerized random sampling from all 19 counties in Taiwan. Measurement: Diagnosis of dementia using the criteria recommended by the National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer’s Association. Lifestyle factors, dietary habits and demographic data were compared between normal subjects and participants with dementia. Results: A total of 10432 residents were assessed, among whom 2049 were classified as having a mild cognitive impairment (MCI), 929 were diagnosed with dementia, and 7035 were without dementia or MCI. After adjustment for age, gender, education, body mass index (BMI), dietary habits, habitual exercises and co-morbidities, including hypertension, diabetes and cerebrovascular diseases, we found inverse associations of dementia with the consumption of fish (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.41-0.94), vegetables (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.13-0.95), coffee (OR 0.59, 95% CI 0.35-0.97), green tea (OR 0.51, 95% CI 0.34-0.75) and other types of tea (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.28-0.60). There was no association between dementia and fruit consumption. Compared with people who had a normal BMI (18 < BMI <= 24), older overweight people (24 < BMI <=30) had a reduced risk of dementia with an adjusted OR of 0.77 (95% CI 0.61-0.96). Conclusions: Our study provides preliminary evidence that suggests that the consumption of fish, vegetables, tea, and coffee has potential benefits against dementia in East Asian population. Being modestly overweight (nadir risk at BMI = 25) in late life was associated with decreased odds of dementia. The benefit of fruits may be offset by their high sugar content.

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