[Factors associated with pulmonary disease among the elderly]
Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo Francisco1, Maria Rita Donalisio, Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros
1Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil. donalisi@fcm.unicamp.br
Revista De Saude Publica
|July 1, 2006
Summary
Approximately 7% of elderly individuals reported pulmonary disease. Smoking, medication use, poor self-assessed health, and mental health issues were linked to higher prevalence in this population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Respiratory diseases pose a significant health burden on the elderly population.
- Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of pulmonary disease in older adults is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of reported pulmonary disease among individuals aged 60 and over.
- To investigate the association between pulmonary disease and sociodemographic, economic, lifestyle, mobility, and health status factors in the elderly.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study of 1,957 elderly subjects (≥60 years) in São Paulo, Brazil, revealed a 7% prevalence of reported pulmonary disease.
- Independent risk factors identified through Poisson regression included smoking, medication use, self-assessed poor health, and psychological distress (depression, anxiety).
- No association was found between pulmonary disease and influenza vaccination.
Impact:
- The findings highlight vulnerable subgroups within the elderly population at higher risk for respiratory conditions.
- Results underscore the need for tailored preventive strategies and specialized care for elderly individuals with pulmonary disease.
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