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[DETERMINANTS OF QUALITY OF LIFE AND MORBIDITY IN THE ADULT POPULATION]
E A Bakirova1, D A Galiullin2,3, A V Shulaev2
1N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health, 105064, Moscow, Russia, bealuk80@mail.ru.
Problemy Sotsial'Noi Gigieny, Zdravookhraneniia I Istorii Meditsiny
|October 25, 2022
Summary
Living standards for older adults in large cities decline with age and gender, influenced by health risks. Morbidity intensity is linked to living standard determinants, impacting quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Context:
- The Russian Federation's working-age population is increasing, with a notable rise in the Republic of Tatarstan.
- A significant portion of the population studied (over 55 years) resides in a large metropolis.
- The study addresses the growing demographic of older adults and their associated health and living standard challenges.
Purpose:
- To analyze the determinants of living standards among the adult population.
- To investigate the impact of these determinants on morbidity rates in older adults.
- To identify medical and social risk factors affecting living standards.
Summary:
- A survey of 897 individuals aged 55 and older used the SF-36 Health Status Survey questionnaire.
- Findings indicate a decrease in living standards for older adults in large cities, correlated with age and gender.
- A high prevalence of medical and social risk factors was identified, influencing living standards.
Impact:
- This research reveals a novel connection between morbidity intensity and living standard determinants in older adults.
- The findings provide a basis for developing interventions to enhance the quality of life for the elderly.
- The study's data can inform strategies to reduce morbidity rates in the aging population.
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