@article{ref1,
title="Cross sectional geriatric assessment of free living older subjects from Antofagasta, Chile",
journal="Revista Medica de Chile",
year="2010",
author="Tapia P, Catalina and Varela V, Hector and Barra A, Luis and Ubilla V, M. Dolores and Iturra M, Veronica and Collao A, Carmen and Silva Z, Rosa",
volume="138",
number="4",
pages="444-451",
abstract="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.<p /> <p>Language: es</p>",
language="es",
issn="0034-9887",
doi="/S0034-98872010000400008",
url="http://dx.doi.org//S0034-98872010000400008"
}