scholarly journals An Early Assessment of Curfew and Second COVID-19 Lock-down on Virus Propagation in France

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christelle Baunez ◽  
Mickael Degoulet ◽  
Stéphane Luchini ◽  
Patrick A. Pintus ◽  
Miriam Teschl
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Population Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Vulnerable Population ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Virus Propagation ◽  
Active Population

AbstractThis note provides an early assessment of the reinforced measures to curb the COVID-19 pandemic in France, which include a curfew of selected areas and culminate in a second COVID-19-related lock-down that started on October 30, 2020 and is still ongoing. We analyse the change in virus propagation across age groups and across départements using an acceleration index introduced in Baunez et al. (2020). We find that while the pandemic is still in the acceleration regime, acceleration decreased notably with curfew measures and this more rapidly so for the more vulnerable population group, that is, for people older than 60. Acceleration continued to decline under lock-down, but more so for the active population under 60 than for those above 60. For the youngest population aged 0 to 19, curfew measures did not reduce acceleration but lock-down does. This suggests that if health policies aim at protecting the elderly population generally more at risk to suffer severe consequences from COVID-19, curfew measures may be effective enough. However, looking at the departmental map of France, we find that curfews have not necessarily been imposed in départements where acceleration was the largest.JEL Classification NumbersI18; H12

scholarly journals Letter to the Editor: Microbiota in the Respiratory System—A Possible Explanation to Age and Sex Variability in Susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117863612098860
Author(s):  
Vishal Shah
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory System ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Adult ◽  
Human Respiratory Tract ◽  
System A ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Children And Young Adults ◽  
Age And Sex

The Human respiratory tract is colonized by a variety of microbes and the microbiota change as we age. In this perspective, literature support is presented for the hypothesis that the respiratory system microbiota could explain the differential age and sex breakdown amongst COVID-19 patients. The number of patients in the older and elderly adult group is higher than the other age groups. The perspective presents the possibility that certain genera of bacteria present in the respiratory system microbiota in children and young adults could be directly or through eliciting an immune response from the host, prevent full-fledged infection of SARS-CoV-2. The possibility also exists that the microbiota in older adults and the elderly population have bacteria that make it easier for the virus to cause infection. I call upon the scientific community to investigate the link between human microbiota and SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility to further understand the viral pathogenesis.

Acceptance and use of communication technology by the elderly (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm Clarke ◽  
Precious Onyeachu
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Working Age

BACKGROUND Population aging is a global phenomenon, with the proportion of the population over the age of 60 increasingly rapidly. However ownership and use of technology by people in this age group remains low, which impacts on introduction of and the assumptions made for, technology-based activities such as telehealth and telemedicine. It is essential to gain accurate information on the level of technology ownership in target groups. However, many studies on levels of technology ownership and use report using electronic methods for their survey, which introduces bias and may result in a higher value. OBJECTIVE To determine the level of ownership of technology in the elderly population using an unbiased data collection methodology. METHODS Our study collects data from patients invited to attend a clinic for their annual flu vaccination, and thereby captures a cross section of the population that is unbiased by the collection method. 309 patients completed a questionnaire, and were considered in three (3) age groups; young adults (25 to 45) (n=72), working-age (46 to 59) (n=80) and older adults (60 and above) (n=157). RESULTS In the older adult group (60+), 50 people (32%) out of 157 respondents had a mobile or smart phone and 107 (68%) did not; 38 people (24%) out of 157 respondents owned and used a computer and 119 (76%) had never used or owned a computer or tablet CONCLUSIONS Our results show a significantly lower ownership of technology in the elderly than found in other similar studies, which we attribute to the method of collection of the data, and consider to be a true reflection of the ownership in the general population.

Worldwide Experiences with Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 503-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Giuliani ◽  
Akash Nayak Karopadi ◽  
Mario Prieto-Velasco ◽  
Sabrina Milan Manani ◽  
Carlo Crepaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Social Barriers ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is common in the elderly population, and renal replacement therapy (RRT) is often required. However, in this particular subgroup of patients, the choice between hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) is often not an easy decision to make. Published literature has adequately demonstrated that PD prevalence is significantly less than HD across all patient age groups despite several advantages. We also know that elderly patients are less likely to complete a PD assessment, due to both medical and social barriers. Additionally, elderly patients are often reluctant to go ahead with PD despite being eligible PD candidates, mainly due to the fear of performing self-therapy. Recently, many new assisted PD (asPD) programs have cropped up in several countries. The main aim of these programs is to overcome barriers to PD and to promote PD utilization among elderly and non-self-sufficient patients. Although asPD has proven to be associated with good clinical results, there still remain concerns about its greater use. In this review, we will first describe an ideal asPD model and then enumerate examples of strategies and outcomes associated with successful asPD programs worldwide.

Intergenerational Transfers and Public Expenditure on the Elderly in Modern Britain

1988 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Johnson ◽  
Jane Falkingham
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Public Expenditure ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The United States ◽  
Generational Conflict ◽  
The Us ◽  
Families With Children ◽  
Poor Children

ABSTRACTIn the United States, much attention has recently been directed to the issue of whether the welfare system has become over-generous to the retired population, at the expense of families with children. The proportion of the US elderly population living in poverty has fallen significantly in the last fifteen years while the number of poor children has increased rapidly, and it has been suggested that this lack of investment in the next generation of workers may have disastrous longterm consequences for the U.S. economy. This paper considers whether similar trends are evident in Britain. It reviews data on the poverty and income of the elderly population, and finds little unequivocal evidence of relative economic gain over the last two decades, although it is clear that many children have suffered from the recent rise in unemployment-induced poverty. It also looks at direct public expenditure on the elderly through both the pension and the health and personal social services systems, and finds no evidence of a transfer of public resources away from children and towards the elderly population. The paper concludes that the British welfare state has been remarkably neutral in its allocation of resources between generations, and that, in the British context, any discussion of inter-generational conflict for welfare resources establishes a false dichotomy, because economic inequality within broad age groups is much greater than inequality between age groups.

scholarly journals Trend of fall-related mortality among the elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yara Cristina Martins Monteiro ◽  
Maria Aparecida da Silva Vieira ◽  
Priscila Valverde de Oliveira Vitorino ◽  
Silvio José de Queiroz ◽  
Gabriela Moreira Policena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Information System ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Temporal Trend ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Death Rates ◽  
Variation Rate ◽  
Related Mortality

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the temporal trend of fall-related mortality in elderly in Brazil from 2008 to 2016. Method: Study of time series of rates of fall-related mortality according to CID-10 from 2008 to 2016. Data from the Mortality Information System on death registers of people ≥ 60 living in Brazil were used. The specific rates of fall-related mortality among the elderly were calculated through the ratio between the number of deaths and the elderly population of that year and region. The populational information was obtained from the 2000 and 2010 censuses. The variation rate and temporal trend were obtained through linear regression (p < 0.05). Results: The fall-related deaths among the elderly aged ≥ 60 amounted to 72,234 (31.2%). Falls from the same level were the most frequent (53.8%) and death rates in all ages ranged from 29.7 to 44.7 per 100,000 elders. Fall-related deaths increased with age. Conclusion: There was a growing trend of fall-related deaths among elderly in all age groups, an event which is avoidable through the adoption of preventive measures. The high rates and growing trend of fall-related deaths, as well as the aging of the Brazilian population, suggest that public policies for protecting the elderly must be prioritized.

scholarly journals Demographic Processes and Trends: The Case of Region Polimlje-Ibar

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 ◽  
pp. 17-29
Author(s):  
Goran Rajović ◽  
Jelisavka Bulatović
Keyword(s):  
Age Structure ◽  
Birth Rate ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Demographic Situation ◽  
Active Population ◽  
Demographic Processes

This paper analyzes the contemporary demographic processes and trends in the case of the region Polimlje-Ibar. Population analyzed area is characterized by a steady decline in relation to the dynamics of the population Montenegro. Thus in 1948 the population of the region is seemed 26.8% of the population Montenegro and in 2003 19.0%. The age structure of the population the region Polimlje-Ibar, due to migration and reducing birth rate is changed and takes on unfavorable characteristics - reduces the proportion of younger, while increasing the share of the elderly population. In both cases deranged age structure has feedback influence on the movement of population (size reproductive contingent), but also to all other population structure (size of the working population, the active population, schools compulsory contingent relationship serving a), which are essential for the development of population and economic activity in the region. Despite significant changes in all demographic structure of the region Polimlje-Ibar, has the characteristics of ethnically very heterogeneous environment. The current demographic situation and future demographic processes that have determined the legality of long-term demographic inertia, has become a limiting factor in the overall economic and social development.

Efficacy and safety of pemetrexed (P) in elderly cancer patients (pts)

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8544-8544
Author(s):  
P. M. Kulkarni ◽  
R. Chen ◽  
M. Monberg ◽  
C. K. Obasaju
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Safety Data ◽  
Advanced Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Similar Treatment ◽  
Younger Patients ◽  
Two Age Groups

8544 Background: P, a novel multitargeted antifolate, has demonstrated antitumor activity in a broad range of tumor types. Approximately 60% of all new cases of cancer and 70% of all cancer-related deaths occur in the elderly population. However, few studies have specifically analyzed the utility of chemotherapy in this population. The objective of this posthoc analysis was to understand the efficacy and tolerability of pemetrexed (alone or in combination) when used in the elderly cancer population. Methods: Data from three pemetrexed registration trials conducted between April 1999 and February 2003 were pooled together. Pts in these studies were diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, NSCLC, or advanced pancreatic cancer. Pts receiving P as monotherapy or in combination with another drug (gemcitabine or cisplatin) who received at least one cycle of therapy were included in this analysis (n=764). In all studies, P 500 mg/m2 was administered every 21 days. Demographics, efficacy, and safety data from pts receiving P were stratified by age ± 65 years. Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate survival and time to PD. Cox regression model was also used to test the survival effect of pemetrexed on age after adjusting for disease stage, performance status, gender, and type of tumors, the prognostic factors considered to influence survival. Results: * P<.05 from fisher’s exact test. The adjusted hazard ratio of elderly patients over younger patients was 1.074 with p-value 0.42. Conclusions: P produced similar treatment effects in older and younger patients and appeared to be well tolerated in the elderly population. CTC grade 3/4 Lab and Non-Lab toxicity between two age groups were similar except, as expected, the elderly group had modestly higher myelosuppression. Non-hematologic toxicities were similar between the two age groups. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]

A systematic review of end of life cancer care in the elderly population in Qatar: A retrospective cohort study.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (29_suppl) ◽  
pp. 87-87
Author(s):  
Azza Adel Hassan ◽  
Ayman Allam ◽  
Cicy Mary Jacob
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Place Of Death ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
Eol Care

87 Background: Managing cancer in the elderly ( ≥ 65 years of age) is quite challenging as a result of associated comorbidities, poor performance status and the expected lower tolerance to treatment. The aim of the present study is to report on the demographics of cancer in the elderly population at NCCCR, also to analyze different indicators constituting End of Life (EoL) care in this subgroup of patients. Methods: Elderly patients ( ≥ 65 years of age) presenting with cancer diagnosis to NCCCR between January 01, 2009 till December 31, 2013 constituted the cohort study group. Their medical records were reviewed for the following items: Diagnosis, Performance status, age, comorbidities, treatment received, place of death, Length of Stay (LOS) during last hospitalizations as well as aggressiveness of care at EoL. Patients were then subdivided into 3 age groups: 65-74 years (n = 175), 75-79 years (n = 63) and ≥ 80 years (n = 54). Results: The most common diagnosis was colorectal cancer (42%, 35% and 46% in the 3 age groups respectively). The palliative ward was the most common place of death (43%, 46% and 36% respectively) followed by Medical ICU (26%, 14% and 20% respectively). The median survival from the date of admission in last hospitalization was not different in the 3 age groups (9.4 days vs 9.11 days vs 8.8 days respectively). There was no statisticallly significant differences between the 3 age groups as regards any of the 6 indicators of aggressive care. However, a high percentage of ICU admissions (ranging between 20% - 29%) was reported across all age groups. Conclusions: Colorectal cancer is the most common type of cancer in elderly population in Qatar. Admission to ICU in the last month of life was high, ranging between 20-29%. The mean LOS of last hospitalization was short ranging between 8.8 - 9.4 days. These findings would warrant the development of a needed community palliative care service that would allow this group of patients to receive their EOL care at home, rather than in hospital.

scholarly journals Anthropometric values in an elderly French population

1994 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 295-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques Delarue ◽  
Thierry Constans ◽  
Denis Malvy ◽  
Alain Pradignac ◽  
Charles Couet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
French Population ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
The One ◽  
Interregional Difference

We compared anthropometric indices in samples of elderly people aged 65 years and over living in two French areas. The samples were divided into four age-groups (65–69, 70–74, 75–79 and over 80 years). We observed interregional differences in women aged 65–69 years and in men aged 65–74 years. Weight and anthropometric variables related to body fat percentage and to muscle mass showed a decline with age as already reported by others. We established anthropometric percentile values according to sex in pooled subjects when no integrated difference was found. The 50th percentile of arm circumference, muscle arm circumference and triceps skinfold was higher, and the 50th percentile of body mass index was lower than the one reported for the same indices from an elderly Welsh population. Our results show that an interregional difference in anthropometric indices exists in the elderly. The differences which are observed between our results and those reported from a British population emphasize the importance of establishing local values for the elderly population.

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