Lluis RGE

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ABSTRACT

Introduction: The fragility syndrome is a consequence of a decrease in resistance and physiological reserves of the elderly, which makes them vulnerable to adverse health effects.
Objective: Estimate the prevalence of frailty in elderly, veterans of the defense, living in La Lisa municipality.
Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional, door-to-door study was conducted. Validated criteria in a previous investigation, which applied the Delphi method, were used for this syndrome diagnosis.
Results: Mean age: 70.4 years. The male sex predominated (88.2 %). 47.6 % were members of the Rebel Army. Comorbidities were present in 61.6 %, polypharmacy in 43.8 % and 64.8 % showed alterations in flexibility and mobility. 8.9 % had cognitive deficit. 13.7 % of the subject studied had mild depression were found. 25.7 % of the population suffered disability. 7.6 % self-perceived poor health. The majority (81.0 %) did not need permanent caregivers and had family support (81.0 %). A prevalence of fragility was 42.9 %.
Conclusions: The prevalence of fragility is high and was among the expected values for the elderly living in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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