ASSOCIATION BETWEEN VEHICULAR DENSITY AND HOSPITALIZATION BY RESPIRATORY DISEASES AMONG THE ELDERLY IN THE CITY OF SAO PAULO, BRAZIL

ABSTRACT Objective In this perspective, the present research aims to describe the reports of self-injury and suicide attempt among the elderly population living in the city of São Paulo. Methods This is a descriptive, quantitative approach based on Violence and Accidents Surveillance Information System (SIVVA) of the city of São Paulo. In the selection of notifications, it was included the ones related to self-injury and attempted suicide against men and women, with age group between 60 and over, from January to December 2014 in the city of São Paulo, Southeastern Region of Brazil. Results During 2014, 93 cases of self-injury and attempted suicide were reported among elderly people living in the city of São Paulo. The main instruments used by the elderly population in the analyzed period were poisoning (41.9%), other means (34.4%), cold weapon (15.1%), high precipitation places (4.3%), hanging or suffocation (3.2%), and firearm (1.1%). Conclusion From the results of this study it was possible to characterize some specific aspects related to self-injury and suicide attempt among elderly in the evaluated population. Therefore, developing a strategy to promote effective prevention actions and offer specialized services to most risk groups (brown races, people with lower levels of education, and males).

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Corrigendum to “Residential buildings’ thermal performance and comfort for the elderly under climate changes context in the city of São Paulo, Brazil” [Energy Build. 114 (2016) 62–71]

Energy and Buildings ◽

10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.03.002 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 121 ◽

pp. 230-233

Author(s):

Carolina A. Alves ◽

Denise H.S. Duarte ◽

Fábio L.T. Gonçalves

Keyword(s):

Thermal Performance ◽

Climate Changes ◽

Residential Buildings ◽

The Elderly ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

São Paulo ◽

The City

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Nocturia is not associated with falls among the elderly: a population study in the city of São Paulo

Actas Urológicas Españolas (English Edition) ◽

10.1016/s2173-5786(11)70002-6 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 4-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

J.S. Rustom ◽

F. Lorenzetti ◽

T. Tamanini ◽

M.L. Lebrão ◽

M. Dambros

Keyword(s):

Population Study ◽

The Elderly ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

São Paulo ◽

The City

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Analysis of quality of life and associated factors in a group of elderly persons with supplemental health plans in the city of São Paulo, Brazil

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia ◽

10.1590/1981-22562019022.190013 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Maria Elisa Gonzalez Manso ◽

Leandro Tadeu Prazeres Maresti ◽

Henrique Souza Barros de Oliveira

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Plan ◽

Associated Factors ◽

The Elderly ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

World Health ◽

Elderly Persons ◽

São Paulo ◽

The City

Abstract Objective: To measure the Quality of Life (QoL) and associated factors in a group of elderly persons receiving care through a health plan operator in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 169 elderly persons enrolled in a health plan and who were participants in a program to promote health and prevent risks and diseases. The Bref and Old versions of the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) instruments were adopted for the evaluation of the QoL of the elderly. After descriptive analysis, a comparative analysis was performed through the Student’s t-tests and ANOVA. The Brown-Forsythe test was applied for situations in which no homogeneity was found and the Tukey test for multiple comparisons was applied. Results: The highest mean QoL values were found in the Psychological [72.1 (±14.3)] and Environment [68 (±15.4)] and Intimacy [72.5 (±20.8)] domains, while the worst results were found in the Physical [64.3 (±18)] domain and in the Death and Dying facet [61.2 (±23.2)]. In this group, factors such as obesity, neoplasia and previous hospitalizations were negatively associated with QoL, whereas young elderly, female, widows, carriers of chronic non-communicable diseases and those limited to two morbidities, who practiced physical activity and had clinical care provided by a reference physician had a positive influence. Conclusion: The findings of this research showed high levels of satisfaction with health and QoL, in addition to raising relevant discussions about predictors that influence the QoL of the elderly receiving care from the supplementary sector. It also emphasizes the need for new strategies of action to ensure improvements in the health care of the elderly.

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Anthropometry of elderly residents in the city of São Paulo, Brazil

Cadernos de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0102-311x2005000600043 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 1929-1938 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

Aline R. Barbosa ◽

José M. P. Souza ◽

Maria L. Lebrão ◽

Ruy Laurenti ◽

Maria de Fátima N. Marucci

Keyword(s):

Body Mass ◽

Age Groups ◽

Household Survey ◽

The Elderly ◽

Skinfold Thickness ◽

Epidemiological Studies ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

São Paulo ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The City

The article presents gender and age-specific selected anthropometric data for a representative sample of elderly Brazilians in the city of São Paulo. This was a cross-sectional, population-based household survey. A total of 1,894 older adults (men and women, > 60 years) were examined from January to March 2001. Data were presented as means and percentiles for body mass (BM); height or stature (ST); body mass index (BMI); waist (WC), hip (HC), arm (AC), and calf (CC) circumferences; triceps skinfold thickness (TST); and arm muscle circumference (AMC), and differences were described according to age (all variables) and gender (BMI). Except for HC (men), all anthropometric variables were lower in the oldest than in the youngest individuals (p < 0.01) in both genders. BMI was significantly higher (p < 0.01) in women than men (all age groups). The observations suggest that there is loss of muscle mass and redistribution and reduction of fat mass with age (both genders). The data can be used in clinical practice and epidemiological studies based on interpretation of anthropometric measurements in the elderly in São Paulo.

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Dietary patterns of elderly persons from the city of São Paulo: evidence from the SABE (Health, Wellbeing and Aging) survey

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia ◽

10.1590/1981-22562018021.180092 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 731-742

Author(s):

Daiana Aparecida Quintiliano Scarpelli Dourado ◽

Maria de Fátima Nunes Marucci ◽

Manuela de Almeida Roediger ◽

Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte

Keyword(s):

Dietary Patterns ◽

Wald Test ◽

Female Gender ◽

The Elderly ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

Clinical Aspects ◽

Elderly Persons ◽

São Paulo ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The City

Abstract Objective: to determine the dietary patterns of elderly persons in terms of sociodemographic, lifestyle and clinical aspects. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted using the cohorts of the SABE (Health, Wellbeing and Aging) study. An epidemiological, home-based study representative of the city of São Paulo was carried out. The population of this study included 1,304 elderly persons (≥60 years), of both genders, selected by probabilistic stratified sampling, interviewed in 2010. Food intake data were obtained through a qualitative food frequency questionnaire. Dietary patterns were determined by exploratory factorial analysis by principal components. The Wald test was used for complex sampling. Results: four dietary patterns were identified: inadequate patterns, consisting of fried and canned food, sausages, sweets, tubers, industrialized sauces and eggs; modified pattern, skimmed milk, whole grain breads and cereals, light/diet/zero foods; beneficial pattern, fruits, vegetables and tubers; and traditional Brazilian pattern, vegetable oils, rice, refined cereals and white bread, meats and legumes (beans). The sociodemographic and lifestyle profile of the elderly persons who adopted each dietary pattern was different. Conclusion: healthier dietary patterns were associated with the female gender, older elderly persons, two or more chronic diseases, higher levels of schooling, a better lifestyle and a better self-perception of health. It is important to consider all these aspects as they are determinant in the type of diet adopted by this population.

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