Some Calculations on the Prevalence of Dementia in Canada

1987 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.R. Jeans ◽  
E. Helmes ◽  
H. Merskey ◽  
J. Mcd. Robertson ◽  
K.A. Rand
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Specific Population ◽  
Observation Scale ◽  
Epidemiology Of Dementia ◽  
Institutionalized Patients ◽  
Prevalence Of Dementia

The epidemiology of dementia in Canada is not known. However, we report figures on the frequency of dementia in institutions in Ontario based upon the use of a multidimensional observation scale for the assessment of the elderly. These findings on institutionalized patients can be extrapolated to the whole elderly population, but the procedure is clearly too conservative by comparison with findings in other countries and in the light of the known occurrence of numbers of demented patients outside institutions. Ratios in different sutidies for the numbers of patients with dementia outside institutions and within institutions range from 1:1 to 6:1. Using a ratio of 2:1 and applying it to age specific population figures, a prevalence of dementia in Canada of 222,324 for those over 65 is obtained with a rate of 9.4% in that age group. When the figures projected in this way are compared with five epidemiological studies for the rate of dementia elsewhere, the Canadian figure which we have obtained ranks fourth out of six. This estimate provides potential figures on which to base the planning of services, provided that the inferential nature of the estimates is fully recognized.

scholarly journals Prevalence of frontotemporal dementia in community-based studies in Latin America: A systematic review

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilton Custodio ◽  
Eder Herrera-Perez ◽  
David Lira ◽  
Rosa Montesinos ◽  
Liliana Bendezu
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Consequent Increase ◽  
Epidemiological Information

ABSTRACT Latin America (LA) is experiencing a rise in the elderly population and a consequent increase in geriatric problems such as dementia. There are few epidemiological studies assessing the magnitude of dementia and dementia subtypes in LA. Objective: To identify published community-based studies on the prevalence of FTD in LA countries. Methods: A database search for door-to-door studies on FTD prevalence in LA was performed. The search was carried out on Medline, Embase, and LILACS databases for research conducted between 1994 and 2012. The main inclusion criteria were: use of any internationally accepted diagnostic criteria and investigation of community samples. Results: Four hundred and ninety two articles were found, of which 26 were initially pre-selected by title or abstract review. Five studies from 3 different countries were included. The FTD prevalence rates in community-dwelling elderly were 1.2 (Venezuela), 1.3 (Peru) and 1.7-1.8 (Brazil) per thousand persons, depending on age group. Conclusion: The FTD prevalence in LA studies showed values mid-way between those observed in western and in oriental populations. Despite the magnitude of this problem, epidemiological information on FTD remains scarce in LA.

Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Elderly Population of Alentejo

2020 ◽  
pp. 185-195
Author(s):  
Maria do Céu Mendes Pinto Marques ◽  
Ana Filipa Pereira Vaz ◽  
Ana Sofia Emídio Cardoso Leite ◽  
Cláudia Sofia Araújo ◽  
Cláudia Roque Condeço ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Research Question ◽  
National Level ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Prevalence Studies

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.

Headache

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-144
Author(s):  
GJF Saldanha ◽  
CG Clough ◽  
N Ward
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Large Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
The Usa ◽  
One Year

Little is known about the frequency of headache in the elderly population as few epidemiological studies have been carried out. In one year in the USA, 70% of the general population had a headache, 5% of whom sought medical attention. In a large population-based study carried out in East Boston, US, some 17% of patients over 65 yrs of age reported frequent headache, with 53% of women and 36% of men reporting headache in the previous year.

scholarly journals Marital behavior of the elderly population in Serbia

2014 ◽  
pp. 677-685
Author(s):  
Marija Ivkovic ◽  
Jovana Todoric ◽  
Marija Mucic
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Divorce Rates ◽  
Historical Heritage ◽  
First Time ◽  
Culture Tradition ◽  
Marital Behavior

The aim of this paper is to examine contemporary marital behavior of the population in Serbia older than 65 years. Models of marital behavior are a reflection of culture, tradition, local customs, economic status, cultural and historical heritage, and as such are subject to change. Extending the life expectancy of the population, and the change of socio-economic and cultural circumstances, had led to changing in marital behavior and marital structure of the old population. To track these changes and comprehend the current situation, we analyzed indicators such as the marriage and divorce rates for this age group, as well as current marital structure, comparing them with previous values. It is particularly noteworthy that for the first time (based on data from the 2011 census), we can analyze the frequency and characteristics of informal marriage unions (cohabitation), which provides important insights into the marital life of the elderly.

scholarly journals Health problems in geriatric population of age group ≥70 years in rural Kerala, India: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3486
Author(s):  
Sarin S. M. ◽  
Jayasree A. K.
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population

Background: The proportion of elderly population is increasing considerably world over. The health and socio-economic issues of this section is to be considered separately and in depth insights about them is needed for formulating elderly friendly health policy. This study intends toidentify the important health concerns of elderly population above the age group of 70 years in a rural area in North Kerala, India.Methods: It is a community based cross-sectional descriptive study involving all individuals above the age group of 70 years in a randomly selected panchayath ward from rural North Kerala. The data regarding demography, socioeconomic aspects, medical history, access to health care and treatment of chronic illnesses were collected through interview of study participants by a trained health care volunteer using a pre-validated questionnaire.Results: A total of 93 individuals above the age group of 70 years were included in the study out of which 63% were females and 37% males. In the study population 55.9% of the elderly were widowed and 87.1 % were staying along with their children. Almost 75% of the elderly received social welfare pension from government agencies and 14.3% received service pensions. 67.74% of the study population were hypertensive and 35.56% were diabetic. Other health issues included arthritis, coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, genito urinary symptoms and cerebrovascular accident.Conclusion:  The study provide valuable insights into the health and social issues of elderly in Kerala and points to the importance of formulating an elderly friendly health policy in the state.

scholarly journals Causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis in the Elderly

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia López-Ramírez ◽  
Lionel Suarez Valdivia ◽  
Jose Rodríguez Portal
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ◽  
Pulmonary Fibrosis ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Epigenetic Changes ◽  
Telomere Attrition ◽  
Inflammatory Infiltrates

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common and most lethal type of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia. It is a chronic, aging-associated lung disease characterized by fibrotic foci and inflammatory infiltrates, with no cure and very limited therapeutic options. Although its etiology is unknown, several pathogenic pathways have been described that could explain this process, involving aging, environmental factors, genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, telomere attrition, epigenetic changes, mitochondrial dysfunction, cell senescence, and altered intercellular communication. One of the main prognostic factors for the development of IPF in broad epidemiological studies is age. The incidence increases with age, making this a disease that predominantly affects the elderly population, being exceptional under 45 years of age. However, the degree to which each of these mechanisms is involved in the etiology of the uncontrolled fibrogenesis that defines IPF is still unknown. Clarifying these questions is crucial to the development of points of intervention in the pathogenesis of the disease. This review briefly summarizes what is known about each possible etiological factor, and the questions that most urgently need to be addressed.

Prevalence of Anemia and its Correlates among Elderly population of an Urban Slum in Meerut

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratandeep Lamba ◽  
Abhishek Agarwal ◽  
Ravi Rana ◽  
Vertika Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Transition ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Anaemia is a major public health problem in elderly persons which is often overlooked. With rising urbanization and world is facing demographic transition, there is a need to increase focus on elderly residing in urban slums. Aim: The present study aims to find the prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among the elderly population in an urban slum of Meerut. Methodology: The present study conducted in an urban slum of Meerut from November 2017 to January 2018. The sample size was calculated as 396, considering the prevalence of anaemia as 45.5% in this age group. Haemoglobin levels were estimated using paper chromatography methodby hemoc-heck rapid diagnostic kit. Data were compiled and analysed using epi info software version 3.7.2. Results: 49.5% of the elderly residing in urban slums were found to be anaemic. The anaemia in the elderly was found to be significantly associated with employment, socioeconomic status and chronic diseases like COPD, hypertension and Tuberculosis

SCAPHOID FRACTURE IN THE ELDERLY: A REVIEW

Hand Surgery ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (02) ◽  
pp. 295-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Alsawadi ◽  
Jeremy Stanton
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Scaphoid Fracture ◽  
Trauma Surgery ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Population Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Scaphoid Fractures ◽  
The Subject

Although scaphoid fractures are relatively common encounters in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, the demographics of these injuries are not well studied. The classical teaching in the subject limits scaphoid fractures in the age between ten and 60 years (or 70 years in other sources). The incidence or the prevalence of scaphoid fractures in the elderly population is not focused on and not studied or explored. We reviewed the literature for any available epidemiological studies of scaphoid fractures. We also sought the available data of scaphoid fractures in the elderly population in case series and case reports which have relevant data on the subject. Four epidemiological studies, two case series, and one case report are included. We discuss the available data in these articles and conclude that scaphoid fractures in the elderly, although rare, have been reported. However, there are not enough epidemiological studies to draw figures. Ignorance of this proportion of population could result in missed fractures in the elderly. Therefore, we encourage researchers to carry out epidemiological studies of scaphoid fractures with more focus on this population group.

Suicide in centenarians: the international landscape

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 1703-1708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajit Shah ◽  
Sofia Zarate-Escudero ◽  
Ravi Bhat ◽  
Diego De Leo ◽  
Annette Erlangsen
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Using Data ◽  
E Mail

ABSTRACTBackground.The elderly population size is growing worldwide due increased life expectancy and decreased mortality in the elderly. This has lead to an increase in the number of centenarians, and their numbers are predicted to increase further. Little is known about suicide rates in centenarians.Methods.Data on the number of suicides (ICD-10 codes, X60–84) in centenarians of both gender for as many years as possible from 2000 were ascertained from three sources: colleagues, national statisics office websites and e-mail contact with the national statistics offices of as many countries as possible. The number of centernarians for the corresponding years was estimated for each country using data provided by the United Nations website.Results.Data were available from 17 countries. The suicide rate was 57 (95% confidence interval 45–69) per 100, 000 person years in men and 6.8 (95% confidence interval 5.1–8.5) per 100,000 person years in women.Conclusions.Suicide rates were sufficiently large amongst centenarians for there to constitute a public health concern given the anticipated rise in the centenarian population and the paucity of data on risk and protective factors for suicide in this age group.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of Dementia among the Elderly in Sub-Saharan Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olaniyi O. Olayinka ◽  
Nadine N. Mbuyi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Medline Search ◽  
Keywords Dementia ◽  
Epidemiology Of Dementia ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Prevalence Of Dementia

Objectives.To review epidemiologic studies on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of dementia in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Methods.A MEDLINE search (from January 1992 to December 31, 2013) of epidemiologic studies, with no language restriction, was conducted using the keywords “dementia” or “Alzheimer’s” and “Africa.” We selected for review population and hospital-based studies that reported the prevalence, incidence, or risk factors of dementia in SSA in people aged 60 years and above. References of selected articles were reviewed to identify additional relevant articles that met our selection criteria.Results.Of a total of 522 articles, 41 were selected and reviewed. The reported prevalence of dementia in SSA varied widely (range: 2.29%–21.60%); Alzheimer’s disease was the most prevalent type of dementia. Only two studies conducted in Nigeria reported incidence data. Major risk factors identified include older age, female gender, cardiovascular disease, and illiteracy.Conclusion.Data on the epidemiology of dementia in SSA is limited. While earlier studies reported a lower prevalence of dementia in older persons, recent studies have put these findings into question suggesting that dementia prevalence rates in SSA in fact parallel data from Western countries.

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