[Functional capacity in those over 60 and related social health factors (the ANCO Project for the Aged of Cordoba)].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the functional status (FS) of the over-60 population in our city, relating it to various social, demographic and health factors.


METHODS
A descriptive, crossover study.


METHODS
City of Córdoba.


METHODS
A sample of 1,103 subjects was obtained by systematic sampling of the non-institutionalised population over 60 years old (N = 49,674), using the latest update of the 1991 census.


RESULTS
Application of the OARS-MFAQ-VE multidimensional questionnaire using a face-to-face home interview. We analysed 14 items from the part of the questionnaire assessing FS. Subjects were classified into three groups. 7.6% (25.0-30.3) needed help to perform at least one AS and 15.9% (13.8-18.2) were unable to perform at least one.


CONCLUSIONS
This study provides a description of the functional status of the elderly, which for the most part is excellent. Various social and health factors linked to functional incapacity were identified.
Espejo Espejo
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Centro de Salud Occidente, Córdoba.
Martínez de la Iglesia
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Aranda Lara
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Rubio Cuadrado
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Enciso Bergé
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Zunzunegul Pastor
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MV
Pérula de Torres
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Fonseca del Pozo
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FJ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D016330:Frail Elderly / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D016015:Logistic Models; D008875:Middle Aged; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013030:Spain; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data