The health of elderly and factors affecting it

Abstract

In the background of the rapid ageing of the Greek population, the focus of this thesis was an assessment of the health of the elderly and the study of factors that may affect the prevalence of several common diseases among them. The study was undertaken in four centers of the elderly (K.A.P.I.) of the Attica region. A total of 426 individuals, 245 women and 181 men, 60 years or older were involved. Collection of data was accomplished through interviews with the participants. Information concerning medical history, lifestyle and nutritional habits were recorded. A common questionnaire, as well as a gender-specific questionnaire were used. Moreover, cognitive state was assessed through the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) scale whereas possible depression was probed through the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15). Finally, blood pressure and anthropometric indices were measured. The main findings of the study are as follows: • Almost two thirds of women (63.3%) were obese, wherea ...
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DOI
10.12681/eadd/18317
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/18317
ND
18317
Alternative title
Κατάσταση υγείας και προσδιοριστικοί παράγοντες σε ηλικιωμένους
Author
Babatsikou, Fotoula (Father's name: P.)
Date
2007
Degree Grantor
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Committee members
Καλαποθάκη Βικτώρια
Χατζάκης Άγγελος
Τζώνου Αναστασία
Ζαβιτσάνος Ξενοφών
Κουμαντάκη Υβόννη
Λάγιου Παγώνα
Καραλής Δημήτριος
Discipline
Medical and Health SciencesHealth Sciences
Keywords
Elderly; Nutritional habits; Lifestyle; Coronary heart disease; Depression; Cognitive impairment; Physical activity; Sexual activity
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Description
165 σ., im.
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