Risk factors for overactive bladder in the elderly population: A community-based study with face-to-face interview

The objective of this chapter is to identify cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly and their prevalence in the elderly population of Alentejo. The research question was elaborated according to the PI[C]OD methodology. The prevalence studies included allow the authors to identify the risk factors with the greatest impact on cardiovascular diseases, with the analysis of at least one of the factors (hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, alcoholism, and sedentary lifestyle) and their prevalence in the elderly from the region of Alentejo. The results present the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, mainly at the national level, compared to those at the regional level, with a small number of exclusive studies in the Alentejo region, while simultaneously disaggregating the results by age group. From the data obtained, it can be concluded that the prevalence of risk factors is generally increased in the elderly population and, consequently, in Alentejo, because it is a region in the interior of the country that is predominantly rural and very old.

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Investigation of the prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and its risk factors within the elderly population in Shanghai, China

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-018-21983-w ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Longbing Ren ◽

Yongtao Zheng ◽

Lezhou Wu ◽

Yijun Gu ◽

Yusheng He ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Elderly Population ◽

The Elderly

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Incidence and risk factors of portomesenteric venous thrombosis after colorectal surgery for cancer in the elderly population

World Journal of Surgical Oncology ◽

10.1186/s12957-019-1739-9 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michele Manigrasso ◽

Marco Milone ◽

Nunzio Velotti ◽

Sara Vertaldi ◽

Pietro Schettino ◽

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Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Abdominal Pain ◽

Colorectal Surgery ◽

Venous Thrombosis ◽

Ct Scan ◽

Elderly Population ◽

The Elderly ◽

Duration Of Surgery ◽

Portomesenteric Venous Thrombosis

Abstract Background Although it is known that portomesenteric venous thrombosis (PMVT) is associated with total colectomy and proctocolectomy in young patients with inflammatory bowel disease, little is known about incidence and risk factors of PMVT among the elderly population undergoing colorectal surgery for cancer. Methods Data of elderly patients (> 70 years) undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer were retrospectively registered. The occurrence of PMVT was correlated with the patients’ characteristics and operative variables. Data collected included age, sex, obesity, ASA score, tumor degree, type of surgical resection, surgical approach (laparoscopic or open), and duration of surgery (from skin incision to the application of dressings). Results A total of 137 patients > 70 years who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer and developed an acute intraabdominal process with suggestive symptoms, needing a CT scan, were included. Three of these patients (2.1%) had portomesenteric venous thrombosis during the study period, which was proved with CT scan. There were no significant patients’ characteristics or operative variables between patients with or without the occurrence of PMVT after surgery. Of interest, only operative time was significantly higher in patients with PMVT after surgery (256 ± 40 vs 140 ± 41, p < 0.001). Conclusions PMVT as a cause of abdominal pain after colorectal surgery for cancer in the elderly population is uncommon. An index of suspicion for PMVT in an elderly postoperative colorectal cancer patient with sudden onset of abdominal pain must be maintained.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Undetected Elevated Blood Pressure in an Elderly Southeast Asian Population

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/10105395070190020201 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 3-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

V. Joshi ◽

J. Lim ◽

M. Nandkumar

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Asian Population ◽

The Elderly ◽

Southeast Asian ◽

Elevated Blood Pressure ◽

Elevated Blood ◽

High Prevalence ◽

The Mean

Data on the prevalence of Hypertension (HTN) among elderly Asians is limited. We investigated the prevalence of elevated blood pressure (EBP) and its risk factors in a multiracial Southeast Asian elderly population who participated in the National Kidney Foundation Singapore nationwide screening programme. Among 19,848 subjects ≥ 65 years (approximately 6% of the total Singapore population), the mean age was 70.6 ± 5.26 yrs. After excluding 36.6% with known HTN, analysis revealed that 5,889 (46.8%) of the remaining population had previously undetected EBP >140/ 90. Increasing age, male gender, BMI ≥ 23 kg/m2 and pre-existing diabetes were significantly associated with previously undetected EBP on multivariate analysis. 6% of cases with undetected EBP had proteinuria suggestive of longstanding EBP and renal damage. We conclude that there is a high prevalence of undetected EBP in elderly Asians, suggesting the need for increased e forts in screening in the elderly population. Asia Pac J Public Health 2007; 19(2): 3—9.

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