TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Cross sectional geriatric assessment of Mexican older people
JO  - Revista Medica de Chile
A1  - Cortés N, Alma Rosa
A1  - Villarreal R, Enrique
A1  - Galicia R, Liliana
A1  - Martínez G, Lidia
A1  - Vargas D, Emma Rosa
SP  - 725
EP  - 731
VL  - 139
IS  - 6
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: es</p>
LA  - es
SN  - 0034-9887
UR  - http://dx.doi.org//S0034-98872011000600005
ID  - ref1
ER  -