Author(s): Mello,Ana Paula Abrão ; Belo,Lorrany Aparecida de Oliveira ; Pontes,Angelita Evaristo Barbosa ; Pagotto,Valéria ; Nakatani,Adélia Yaeko Kyosen ; Martins,Karine Anusca
Date: 2016
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): diabetes <i>mellitus</i>; overweight; chronic disease; aged; social conditions; demographic aging.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and excessive self-reported weight in the elderly and the association with sociodemographic factors, lifestyle and other comorbidities.
METHODS: Cross-sectional population-based study with a probabilistic sample of elderly in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
RESULTS: Of the 934 elderly, 19.0% self-reported DM and 13.9% overweight. The prevalence of DM and overweight was higher among females, on those aged 60-69 years, among people who self-reported good health and were not physically active (overweight). There was an association and a high prevalence of hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia.
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of self-reported diabetes and excess weight was high. Their association with comorbidities also with high prevalence is a condition that negatively affects the living habits of this vulnerable population, requiring actions to promote health for these people.
