[Public policies for the elderly's health: systematic review]

The objective of this work was to analyze the development of health of the elderly based on references contained in the main databases. Study of systematic review considering the period from 01/09/08 to 30/09/08 in the databases of the Library of Health to check that the information was held to organize the content on the year, publication type and methods / techniques, content and essence of the production of knowledge, database, the authors' recommendations. The results emphasize the development of research focused on the dissemination and results of health policies and their knowledge by health professionals who care for elderly is a necessary direction and specific training.