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Prevalence and correlates of chronic diseases in an elderly population: A community-based survey in Haikou

Chanjuan Zhao1, Liping Wong2, Qing Zhu3

  • 1College of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan Province, China.

Plos One
|June 15, 2018
PubMed

Insights

In China, over 30% of older adults in Haikou have multiple chronic conditions, including hypertension and diabetes. Older age, smoking, and obesity are key risk factors, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The aging population in China presents a growing challenge with a rising prevalence of multiple chronic conditions.
  • Older adults are particularly vulnerable to developing several long-term health issues simultaneously.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of four major chronic diseases in older adults in Haikou, China.
  • To identify factors associated with these chronic conditions in the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 9432 community-dwelling elderly individuals (aged 60+) in Haikou.
  • Data collected included self-reported chronic diseases, socio-demographics, lifestyle factors, and anthropometrics.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of at least one of the four chronic diseases was 31.7%.
  • Specific prevalences included hypertension (26.0%), diabetes mellitus (8.0%), COPD (1.0%), and stroke (1.9%).
  • Older age, intellectual work, current smoking, and obesity were common correlates; gender, residence, and alcohol consumption were also associated.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple chronic conditions are prevalent among Haikou's elderly population, necessitating focused public health strategies.
  • Healthcare services require adaptation to address the comprehensive needs of elderly patients with multiple comorbidities.
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