- Health disparities and outcomes
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Global Health Care Issues
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Sleep and related disorders
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública
2016-2025
Instituto de Saúde
2013
Chronic diseases contribute a large share of disease burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). have tendency to occur simultaneously where there are two or more such conditions, this is termed as 'multimorbidity'. Multimorbidity associated with adverse health outcomes, but limited research has been undertaken LMICs. Therefore, study examines the prevalence correlates multimorbidity well associations between self-rated health, activities daily living (ADLs), quality life, depression...
In 2010 falls were responsible for approximately 80 % of disability stemming from unintentional injuries excluding traffic accidents in adults 50 years and over. Falls are becoming a major public health problem low- middle-income countries (LMICs) where populations ageing rapidly. Nationally representative standardized data collected aged over participating the World Health Organization (WHO) Study on global AGEing adult (SAGE) Wave 1 China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russian Federation South...
Behavioral risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet, insufficient physical activity and the harmful use of alcohol are known modifiable contributors to a number NCDs health mediators. The purpose this paper is describe distribution main for by socioeconomic status (SES) among adults aged 50 years older within country compare these across six lower- upper-middle income countries.The study population in draw from SAGE Wave 1 consisted 50-plus China (N=13,157), Ghana (N=4,305), India...
Multimorbidity and frailty are relevant conditions among older adult population. There is growing evidence about their association with poor health outcomes like disability, worst quality of life, death. Nonetheless, the independent associations both have been studied, few exists an interaction between them. Our aims were to assess multimorbidity life all-cause mortality as well analyze a potential these conditions.Analytical samples included 1410 respondents for disability 1792 mortality....
Little is known about the joint mental health effects of air pollution and tobacco smoking in low- middle-income countries.
Objective Depression is the second most common mental disorder in older adults (OA) worldwide. The ways which depression influenced by social determinants of health – specifically, socioeconomic deprivation, income inequality and capital - have been analyzed with only partially conclusive results thus far. objective our study was to estimate association deprivation at locality, municipal state levels prevalence depressive symptoms among OA Mexico. Methods Cross-sectional based on a...
Recent evidence from cross-sectional and longitudinal studies supports the hypothesis that sarcopenia is associated with worsening cognitive function. However, primary largely comes high-income countries, whereas in low- middle-income this association has been underexplored. This study aimed to estimate between mild impairment a sample of older Mexican adults.
Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) are not stable conditions but change over time among individuals, both could have deleterious effects on health-related outcomes older adults. This study aimed to identify the longitudinal trajectories of PA SB estimate their association with quality life, disability, all-cause mortality in a national sample Mexican
Abstract Background Life-long health inequalities exert enduring impacts and are governed by social determinants crucial for achieving healthy aging. A fundamental aspect of aging, intrinsic capacity, is the primary focus this study. Our objective to evaluate connected with trajectories shedding light on socioeconomic position, gender, ethnicity. Methods dynamic cohort study was rooted in three waves (2009, 2014, 2017) World Health Organization’s Study Global AGEing Adult Mexico. We...
Background In 2007, a non-contributory pension program was launched in rural areas of Mexico. The consisted non-conditional cash transfer US$40 monthly to all older adults (OA) aged 70 and over. We evaluate the effect on mental well-being its beneficiaries. Methods Findings Quantitative qualitative methods were used. For quantitative component, we used selection criteria established by (age locality size) form Intervention (OA 70–74 residing localities, <2500 inhabitants) Control groups...
The aim of the present study was to analyse association between occurrence a major depressive episode among older adults and work status in low- medium-income countries. A cross-sectional conducted with people 60 years age from six countries (Mexico, India, China, Russian Federation, Ghana South Africa) included Study on Global Ageing Adult Health (SAGE) who participated its first wave (2009–2010). (MDE) over previous 12 months determined based an adaptation ICD-10 diagnostic criteria....
Abstract Background The association between sleep duration and frailty remains unconclusive since most of the studies have been cross-sectional. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze duration, complaints, incident frailty. Methods A community-based cohort from rural areas in Mexico with 309 older adults aged 70 over. Data waves two three Rural Frailty Study were used. We operationalized Fried phenotype describe prevalent at consecutive waves. Sleep was classified as: ≤ 5 h, 6 7–8 ≥ 9 h;...
Abstract Background Sarcopenia is a complex geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, physical performance. Nutritional factors, including food insecurity, have been reported to be important in the development sarcopenia. However, evidence on relationship between sarcopenia insecurity limited, especially with longitudinal data. Aims This study aimed examine association sarcopenia, severe nationally representative sample older...
Objetivo. Describir las condiciones de salud y el estado funcional los adultos mayores mexicanos. Material métodos. Estudio descriptivo con una muestra 8 874 60 años o más representatividad nacional. Se analizaron indicadores asociados principales del funcional, se reportan prevalencias así como pruebas diferencias proporciones. Resultados. Los padecimientos en esta población son la hipertensión (40%), diabetes (24%) e hipercolesterolemia (20%). Para mental, 17.6% presentó síntomas...
Abstract Aim The aim of the present study was to examine association between sleep complaints and frailty status in a cohort older adults from rural Mexico, determine if this varies according sex. Methods A cross‐sectional carried out on total 591 community‐dwelling aged ≥70 years settings Mexico. Sleep were based self‐reported problems. Frailty assessed Fried et al. proposal, as well general health measurements taken participants. Multivariate logistic regression used analyze frailty....
BackgroundAs populations age, cognitive decline and dementia pose significant burdens for societies health care systems, including low- middle-income countries such as Mexico. Minor age-related declines in function appear to represent a stable but heterogeneous phase the continuum between normal ageing dementia. Loss of has impacts at societal individual levels understanding risk factors can help provide framework policies interventions target at-risk groups.DesignA cohort older Mexican...
Several studies have documented associations between social isolation and poor physical health or well-being. However, little is known of the importance support among older adults on specific topics about their quality life. The purpose present study was to determine relationship life adults.A cross-sectional study.Mexico City.1,252 subjects aged ≥ 60 years living at home.We used Abbreviated Version Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6) assess World Health Organization Quality Life...