Study objectives: To study the association between greenery filled public areas that are
nearby a residence and easy to walk in and the longevity of senior citizens in a densely …

During recent decades, the concept of health promotion has become a legitimate part of
health care because of the aging of the postwar baby boom generation. As this population …

Despite the Healthy People 2010 goal of a pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV)
vaccination rate of 90% by year 2010, rates remain low and racial disparities exist. This …

Hearing loss is a potentially disabling problem among elderly leading to physical and social
dysfunction. Though audiometric assessment of hearing loss is considered as gold …

OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of preventive primary care outreach
interventions aimed at older people. Knowing whether such interventions are effective could …

OBJETIVO: Verificar quais os fatores associados à presença de queda em um grupo de
mulheres idosas independentes e autônomas. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo …

Introduction: The measurement of quality of life is an increasingly important issue,
particularly in regard to treatment of severe and chronic diseases. The aim of this pilot study …

Esta tese apresenta uma pesquisa avaliativa sobre análise de implantação do projeto de
promoção da saúde, desenvolvido no ambulatório do Núcleo de Atenção ao Idoso da …

Aim On the basis of a recent report, we assessed whether the use of warfarin by elderly
drivers results in an increased risk of motor vehicle crash. Methods We used computerized …

a healthier tomorrow Page 1 feature How to promote a healthier tomorrow The chance of
dying without disability in old age is estimated at less than 25 per cent. Given the …