title: [Prevalence of organic brain syndrome in an elderly population in an metropolitan area of the southeastern region of Brazil].
abstract: This paper is a summary of the main findings concerning organic brain syndrome (O.S.S.) in a prevalence study carried out among the elderly population of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The project selected three districts of the city-Copacabana, Méier and Santa Cruz-in view of a set of indicators. The study for the validation and reliability of the diagnostic instrument was carried out in the district of Copacabana. Prevalence results for organic brain syndrome were 5.9% in Copacabana, 9.84% in Méier and 29.75% in Santa Cruz. Several hypotheses have been formulated in the attempt to explain such diverse results within a single city. Associations with a variety of socio-economic indicators are presented. Dependence and loss of autonomy in elderly people are closely associated with organic brain syndrome. The results are compared with national and international findings.
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Medicina Social da Universidade Estadual do Rio, Brasil.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Veras
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Coutinho
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
vernacular_title: Prevalência da síndrome cerebral orgânica em população de idosos de área metropolitana da região sudeste do Brasil.