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Factors associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease among the elderly.
Ana Teresa Fernandes Barbosa1, Jair Almeida Carneiro1, Gizele Carmen Fagundes Ramos1
1Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Av. Rui Braga, Vila Mauricéia. 39401-089 Montes Claros MG Brasil. anateresaf@terra.com.br.
Elderly individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) were studied. Key risk factors identified include smoking, chronic sputum, low pulse oximetry, and asthma, suggesting a need to refine COPD risk assessment in older populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Pulmonology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) significantly impacts the elderly population.
- Identifying risk factors for COPD in non-institutionalized elderly individuals is crucial for early detection and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine factors associated with the presence of COPD in non-institutionalized elderly individuals.
- To inform potential revisions of COPD screening criteria for at-risk elderly populations.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing household surveys and spirometry.
- Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were employed to compare COPD patients with healthy controls.
Main Results:
- Fifty-three elderly individuals were diagnosed with COPD.
- Significant associations with COPD included past or current smoking (OR: 3.74), chronic sputum (OR: 4.92), resting pulse oximetry ≤ 90% (OR: 8.74), and self-reported asthma (OR: 3.41).
Conclusions:
- Smoking, chronic sputum, low resting pulse oximetry, and a history of asthma are significant factors associated with COPD in the elderly.
- These findings underscore the importance of re-evaluating current criteria for identifying elderly individuals at risk for COPD.
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