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Objetivo do estudo:O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar indicadores do estado de saúde e estilos de vida, avaliados de igual forma nos dois últimos Inquéritos Nacionais de Saúde (INS), na população idosa. Métodos: Utilizaram-se dados recolhidos nos últimos dois INS, realizados em 1998/1999 e em 2005/2006. As variáveis comparadas entre os dois períodos foram: autoperceção do estado de saúde, prevalência de algumas doenças crónicas (auto-declaradas), utilização dos cuidados de saúde, tabagismo, ingestão de bebidas alcoólicas e número de refeições diárias. Resultados: Neste período de sete anos, observou-se um aumento da proporção de idosos que considerou que o seu estado de saúde era bom ou muito bom (10,6% vs. 13,8%). Constatou-se uma ligeira diminuição da proporção de idosos que realizou =3 consultas no trimestre prévio à entrevista (29,4% vs. 25,2%) e um aumento na proporção de idosos que consultou um profissional de saúde oral no último ano (29,7% vs. 34,1%). Em termos de doenças crónicas, verificou-se um aumento de 10% na prevalência de hipertensão (HT), de 3% na de diabetes mellitus (DM) e de 4% na de obesidade. No que se refere a estilos de vida, salienta-se uma diminuição de 50% na proporção de fumadores e um acréscimo de 25% nos idosos que referiam comer =2 vezes fora das refeições principais. Conclusão: Ao longo de um período de sete anos, constatou-se um aumento das prevalências de HT, DM e obesidade, mas, concomitantemente, uma melhoria na autopercepção do estado de saúde da população idosa portuguesa, particularmente entre os idosos com =85 anos, um aspeto positivo a registar na sequência da implementação de medidas específicas nesta área.
This study aims to compare health and lifestyle indicators, similarly assessed, in the last two National Health Surveys (NHS) regarding the elderly population. Methods: We used data collected in the last two NHS, carried out in 1998/1999 and in 2005/2006. The variables compared between the two periods were: self-perception of health, prevalence of some chronic diseases (self-reported), health services use, smoking, alcohol intake and number of daily meals. Results: Along these seven years, we observed an increase in the proportion of elderly who rated their health as good or very good (10.6% vs. 13.8%). A slight decrease in the proportion of elderly who attended ≥3 medical appointments in the trimester previous to the interview (29.4% vs. 25.2%) and an increase in the proportion of elderly who attended an oral care appointment within the last year (29.7% vs. 34.1%) were noticed. Regarding chronic diseases, we observed increments of 10%, 3% and 4% in the hypertension (HT), diabetes (DM) and obesity prevalence, respectively. Concerning lifestyles, it is important to highlight a decrease of 50% in the smokers’ proportion and an increase of 25% in the proportion of elderly who reported eating ≥2 times between principal meals. Conclusion: Along these seven years, it was observed an increase in the prevalence of HT, DM and obesity but, simultaneously, an improvement of the self-perception of health status of the Portuguese elderly population, particularly among those who are ≥85 years old, a positive aspect to register as a consequence of the implementation of specific measures in this field.
This study aims to compare health and lifestyle indicators, similarly assessed, in the last two National Health Surveys (NHS) regarding the elderly population. Methods: We used data collected in the last two NHS, carried out in 1998/1999 and in 2005/2006. The variables compared between the two periods were: self-perception of health, prevalence of some chronic diseases (self-reported), health services use, smoking, alcohol intake and number of daily meals. Results: Along these seven years, we observed an increase in the proportion of elderly who rated their health as good or very good (10.6% vs. 13.8%). A slight decrease in the proportion of elderly who attended ≥3 medical appointments in the trimester previous to the interview (29.4% vs. 25.2%) and an increase in the proportion of elderly who attended an oral care appointment within the last year (29.7% vs. 34.1%) were noticed. Regarding chronic diseases, we observed increments of 10%, 3% and 4% in the hypertension (HT), diabetes (DM) and obesity prevalence, respectively. Concerning lifestyles, it is important to highlight a decrease of 50% in the smokers’ proportion and an increase of 25% in the proportion of elderly who reported eating ≥2 times between principal meals. Conclusion: Along these seven years, it was observed an increase in the prevalence of HT, DM and obesity but, simultaneously, an improvement of the self-perception of health status of the Portuguese elderly population, particularly among those who are ≥85 years old, a positive aspect to register as a consequence of the implementation of specific measures in this field.
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Idosos Estado de saúde Estilos de vida Inquérito Nacional de saúde Elderly people Health status Lifestyles National health survey
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BARROS, Catarina; GOMES, Ana M. P: ; PINTO, Elisabete - Estado de saúde e estilos de vida dos idosos portugueses : o que mudou em 7 anos?. Arquivos de Medicina. ISSN 2183-2447. Vol. 27 N.º 6 (2013), p. 242-247
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ArquiMed - Edições Científicas AEFMUP