[Epidemiologic and nutritional characteristics of the elderly].
A sample of 1365 elders of both sexes from rural and urban populations was studied. Thirty four percent of the subjects were older that 80 years. 21.6% lived alone, 25% were illiterate and 50% did not finish elementary school. Mental impairment was found in 5.6% and body mass index was normal in 41.4% of subjects. Eighty seven percent did not smoke and 80% were teetotalers. Medical services were requested at least every one year by 15.4% and twice a year by 11.9% of subjects. These numbers will help to design preventive and interventional policies directed to this segment of the population.
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Departamento de Nutrición, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile.
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Cariaga
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Cancino
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Peña
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Espinoza
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002677:Chile; D015981:Epidemiologic Factors; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009752:Nutritional Status; D012907:Smoking
Características epidemiológicas y nutricionales del adulto mayor.