scholarly journals Nutrition and Health Status of Elderly People in Bangladesh: Evidence From a Nationwide Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 39-39
Author(s):  
Malay Kanti Mridha ◽  
Md Mokbul Hossain ◽  
Md Showkat Ali Khan ◽  
Abu abdullah Mohammad Hanif ◽  
Mehedi Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Health And Nutrition

Abstract Objectives Though Bangladesh is passing through demographic, epidemiologic and nutritional transitions, national estimates on nutrition and health status of the elderly population are largely unknown. We aimed to determine the status of selected health and nutrition indicators among the elderly population in Bangladesh. Methods For the first time in Bangladesh, we included elderly population (≥60 years old females and males) as a separate population group in the national food security and nutrition surveillance round 2018–2019. We collected data on dietary diversity, nutritional status, behavioral risk factors of non-communicable diseases, blood pressure, and self-reported chronic diseases from 4,818 elderly people (48% female) living in 82 clusters (57 rural, 15 non-slums urban, and 10 slums) randomly selected from eight administrative division of Bangladesh. Results Majority (59% in rural, 53% in non-slum urban, and 69% in slums) of elderly people were consuming an inadequately diverse (4 or less food groups out of 10) diet. Overall, 89% of elderly people were malnourished (20%) or at risk of malnutrition (69%). The highest prevalence of malnutrition was in Mymensingh division (37%) followed by Sylhet division (27%). The prevalence of obesity was 5%, 16%, and 11%, in rural, non-slum urban, and slums, respectively. The national prevalence of smoking, smokeless tobacco consumption, physical inactivity was 18%, 52%, and 38%, respectively. There was a high burden of hypertension (49% in rural, 53% in non-slum urban, and 39% in slums). Overall, 16% of elderly people had heart diseases, 14% had chronic respiratory diseases, 3% had kidney diseases, 9% had diabetes, 8% had stroke, 0.5% had cancer and 1.4% had mental health problems. Conclusions The government of Bangladesh should design and implement health and nutrition programs among the elderly population. The regional differences in the prevalence of health and nutrition indicators should be considered while designing such programs. Funding Sources Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh

scholarly journals Health risk assessment and countermeasure analysis of the elderly population exposed to PM2.5 microenvironment

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Yan Xu ◽  
Wantian Cui
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exposure Concentration ◽  
Physical Diseases ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: China’s atmospheric PM2.5 pollution is serious, and PM2.5 exerts a negative impact on the human respiratory system, cardiovascular, and mental health, and even more serious health risk for the elderly with weak immunity. OBJECTIVE: This work aims to analyse the impacts of PM2.5 microenvironment exposure on the health of the elderly and provide corresponding countermeasures. METHODS: The survey subjects are 118 retired elderly people in the community. PM2.5 exposure concentrations are monitored in summer (June 10 ∼ July 10, 2019) and winter (November 25 ∼ December 25, 2019). RESULTS: The exposure concentration in winter is higher than that in summer, with statistical difference (P <  0.05). Under the impact of PM2.5 microenvironment exposure, smoking in the elderly can increase the concentration of PM2.5, and long-term exposure to PM2.5 in the elderly can cause mental health problems. CONCLUSION: Long-term exposure of the elderly to the PM2.5 microenvironment leads to physical diseases and even psychological problems, which requires attention.

scholarly journals Oral health status in a group of the elderly population residing at home

Gerodontology ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. e761-e767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haviye Erverdi Nazliel ◽  
Nur Hersek ◽  
Murat Ozbek ◽  
Ergun Karaagaoglu
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
At Home

scholarly journals Dietary Assessment and Factors According to Fruits and Vegetables Intake in Korean Elderly People: Analysis of Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013–2018

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 3492
Author(s):  
Yong-Suk Kwon ◽  
Yu-Yeong Yang ◽  
Younghee Park ◽  
Yoo-Kyoung Park ◽  
Sohye Kim
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
National Health ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables Intake ◽  
Korean Elderly

This study analyzed dietary assessment and factors according to fruits and vegetables intake in Korean elderly people. We enrolled 8336 Korean elderly people aged ≥65 who participated in the dietary intake survey (24-h recall methods) of the 2013–2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination (KNHANES). The intake of fruits and unsalted/non-starchy vegetables was 372.06 g/day. According to age group, the intake in the age group 65–74 years as 422.47 g/day, and the intake in the age group 75 years + was 301.12 g/day. Based on the intake of daily meals and snacks, the intake of fruits and unsalted/non-starchy vegetables was the highest in snack-eating individuals (480.96 g/day). The subjects who consumed more than the World Health Organization (WHO)/World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)’s plant food intake standards (over 400 g/day of intake of fruits and unsalted/non-starchy vegetables) were 35.47% of the elderly people. These results suggest that it is necessary to develop more fundamental strategies to increase fruits and vegetables intake among elderly people. Furthermore, the study outcomes are expected to provide basic information for developing education programs to improve the dietary life of Korean elderly people.

scholarly journals The Determining Factors of Elderly People to Continue their Work Activities in Palembang

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 2008-2014
Keyword(s):  
Social Security ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Social Security Program ◽  
Security Education ◽  
Education And Health

This research study focuses on the determination factors of elderly that still continue their work activities in the city of Palembang. The purpose of this study is to find out how the influence of Social Security, Education and Health on the decision of the elderly people to continue their work activities in Palembang. The method of data analysis in this study uses the binary logistic regression method in which all variables (independent and dependent) use 2 categories (binary). The results of the estimated data, it is known that the variable Social Security, Education and Health has a significant influence on the decision of the elderly people to continue their work activities in Palembang. Odds Ratio value of 0.046 means that the elderly population who have an elderly social security program have a probability of choosing not to work by 0.046 times when compared to the elderly population who does not have an elderly social security program. Odds Ratio value of 12.298 means that the elderly population completing tertiary education has a probability of choosing to continue working 12.298 times compared to the elderly population completing primary and secondary education. Odds Ratio value of 20.153 means that the elderly population who goes to the doctor/clinic for treatment at least once per 3 months has a chance of continuing to work 20,153 times compared to the elderly population who goes to the doctor/clinic for treatment more than once every 3 months. Nagelkerke's R-Square value is 0.524. This implies that 52.4% of the variation in the independent variable can explain the dependent variable, while the remaining 47.6% is explained by non-model factors or by other variables not examined.

scholarly journals Predictors of undernutrition among the elderly in Sodo zuriya district Wolaita zone, Ethiopia

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kidest Wondiye ◽  
Netsanet Abera Asseffa ◽  
Tsegaye Demisse Gemebo ◽  
Feleke Hailemichael Astawesegn
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
District Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Systematic Sampling Method

Abstract Background In any society, the elderly are among the vulnerable and high risk groups with regard to health status. In persons over the age of 60 years, nutrition is among the important determinants of health. However, undernutrition among the elderly is often under diagnosed and/or neglected. Hence, in this study, we looked at prevalence and factors associated with undernutrition among the elderly. Methods A community based cross-sectional study was conducted at Sodo Zuriya district. Multi-stage systematic sampling method was used to select 578 elderly. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographics, dietary diversity, and health status of the elderly. Measurements of weight and height were taken using digital weighing scale and stadio-meter, respectively. Data was entered and cleaned in Epi-Data version3.1and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Binary and multivariate logistic regressions were done and odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Results The overall prevalence of undernutrition was 17.1%. On multivariate logistic regression, being unable to read and write (AOR = 2.09), not being married (AOR = 2.02), history of decline in food intake (AOR = 2.1), smoking (AOR = 4.9) and monthly income <$20 (AOR = 7.5) were factors positively associated with undernutrition. Conclusion The study revealed that prevalence of undernutrition in the district was relatively high. Hence, it is among the major public health burdens in the district. Hence, to improve nutritional status of elderly the district health office and health professionals should consider behavioral support interventions to assist in cessation of smoking. There is also a need to financially empower the elderly in the district.

The Importance of the Work Role for Aged Kibbutz Members

1992 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiska Cohen-Mansfield ◽  
Uriel Leviatan
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Work Role ◽  
Continue Work ◽  
Work Domain ◽  
Gradual Retirement

This paper investigates the importance of the work role for elderly people and how it contributes to life satisfaction. Data from the kibbutz population, where gradual retirement is practiced, show that elderly people in the kibbutz clearly wish to continue work as long as possible. Results also indicate that the wish to continue working is coupled with the work domain having a primary importance in their lives. The societal arrangements of the kibbutzim with regard to the work of the elderly seem to facilitate utilization of the work role for the elderly population.

Health status of the elderly population among four primitive tribes of Orissa, India: A clinico-epidemiological study

2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna S. Kerketta ◽  
Gandham Bulliyya ◽  
Bontha V. Babu ◽  
Surendra S. S. Mohapatra ◽  
Rabi N. Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly

Do Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists Teach Elderly People How to Rise after a Fall?

2000 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 254-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Kinn ◽  
Linda Galloway
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Knowledge For Teaching ◽  
Almost All

Falling is a major problem for the elderly population and much research has been done to investigate the risk factors for and means of preventing falls. However, very little research has been carried out looking at if and how therapists teach elderly people how to rise after a fall. This postal survey was undertaken to investigate whether therapists do anything to try to prevent falls, assess elderly people for suitability and teach them how to rise after a fall. The results showed that almost all the respondents (127 of 137) identified falling as a problem that they had to deal with in their patients over 65 years. The main focus of occupational therapists was to prevent falls by making environmental changes (for example, removing hazards) whereas physiotherapists were involved in physical changes (for example, balance training). Over half the respondents had considered teaching people how to rise after a fall. A range of different methods was used, which broadly fell into physical and verbal instructions or referral to other health care professionals. The sources of knowledge for teaching how to rise after a fall came mainly from previous clinical experience. Falls are an acknowledged problem in the elderly population and among these hospital and community based therapists about half had considered teaching or had taught elderly people how to rise after a fall.

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