P1-70 Prevalence of dependency in older people in chile. Frequency and social differentials

IntroductionThe process of population ageing in developing countries has important economic and social consequences. Dependency in the elderly constitutes a main concern for them considering the associated need of care, institutionalisation and health costs.AimTo assess the prevalence of dependency...

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Published in:Journal of epidemiology and community health (1979) 2011-08, Vol.65 (Suppl 1), p.A86-A86
Main Authors: Albala, C, Sanchez, H, Lera, L, Fuentes, A, Cea, X, Salas, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cost assessments
Dementia disorders
Developing countries
LDCs
Older people
Public health
Rural areas
Urban areas
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Summary:IntroductionThe process of population ageing in developing countries has important economic and social consequences. Dependency in the elderly constitutes a main concern for them considering the associated need of care, institutionalisation and health costs.AimTo assess the prevalence of dependency in older people in Chile.MethodsCross-sectional study in a national representative sample of 4546 people 60 y and older (61.5% women) living in the community in Chile. After dementia screening, home interviews including socio-demographic variables, history of chronic diseases and disability/functional limitations were done. Dementia was assessed with a previously validated test (MMSE plus PFAQ). Dependency was defined as being bed-belted or having dementia or need of assistance to perform 1 ADL or unable to perform 1 IADL or need of assistance to perform 2 IADL.ResultsThe prevalence of dependency was 24.1% (95% CI 21.7 to 26.7), increasing with age, 25.3% in women and 22% in men, p
ISSN:0143-005X
1470-2738
DOI:10.1136/jech.2011.142976c.63