Impact of depressive symptoms on hospitalization risk in community-dwelling older persons

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Depressive symptoms are discussed relative to their impact on hospitalization risk in older people in the community. A 6-month cohort study was carried out with 3,486 people older than 64 years. Depressive symptoms were found to be independently associated with a more than threefold greater risk for hospitalization among men older than 74. Differences in effects of depressive symptoms are seen across age and gender groups. Such symptoms influence overall health and medical utilization among at least the oldest men.

Aging, Risk factors, Mental health, Medical care, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Medical care utilization, Hospitalization, Hospital care

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Blood pressure and mortality risk in older people: comparison between African Americans and Whites

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This article examines the relationship between blood pressure levels and mortality among older African-American and white subjects. Findings from a six-year longitudinal study reveal that systolic blood pressure is positively correlated with mortality in both groups while diastolic blood pressure is only a risk factor for white subjects.

Hypertension, Mortality, African Americans, Health, Blood pressure, Whites, Health and race, Ethnic groups

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Metabolic syndrome predicts mobility decline in community-based sample of older adults

Article Abstract:

A study examining the relationship of metabolic syndrome with declining mobility and functions in elderly persons is presented. Metabolic syndrome covers a wide range of symptoms like abdominal adiposity, high blood pressure, high fasting blood glucose, etc.

Science & research, Complications and side effects, Metabolic diseases

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