• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 16-17 years old on December 11, 2020 and children aged 12-15 years old on May 10, 2021 under Emergency Use Authorization [ 1 ]. (cdc.gov)
  • According to the data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, more than 19 million people aged ≥ 65 years held a driver's license at the end of 2020 in Japan [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that in 2020, 10.6 million people 65 and older were in the workforce . (forbes.com)
  • A survey from 2020 found that price was the most important factor for 46 percent of Finns when listening to music via a streaming or downloading service. (statista.com)
  • Aging Ment Health;24(9): 1533-1542, 2020 09. (bvsalud.org)
  • As of 2020, China has more than 264 million people over 60 years old, accounting for 18.7% of the country's population, and the average life expectancy has increased from 55.8 years in 1953 to 77.9 years in 2020 ( 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • According to the statistics Bureau of Japan, the proportion of the population aged 65 years old or older increased from 17.3% in 2000 to 28.7% in 2020, and it is expected to rise to 35.3% in 2040 in Japan [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This study aims to investigate the prevalence of nutrition risk, and identify associated socio-demographic and physical health factors among community-living older adults aged 75 years and older. (massey.ac.nz)
  • In 2013 there were approximately 607,032 adults aged 65+ years in New Zealand [ 5 ]. (springer.com)
  • Data from the 2011 China Health and Nutrition Survey, comprising a regionally representative sample of 806 healthy adults aged 35 years or older, were obtained to determine the prevalence of five risk factors for NCDs. (besjournal.com)
  • The prevalence of smoking among US adults aged 65 years or older was 9.6% ( Table 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The baseline measurements were repeated in the Active Aging - Resilience and External Support as Modifiers of the Disablement Outcome (AGNES) cohort (n=1 021) and the participants were followed up on using the AGNES-COVID-19 survey (n=809). (jyu.fi)
  • The participants were initially 75-, 80-, or 85-year-old community-dwelling people. (jyu.fi)
  • At the start of the study, participants were interviewed and given physical exams to assess risk factors. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • Participants were divided into three age groups, which were then compared. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • In general, the younger group included participants ages 45-69, the middle group included people in their late 60s to 70s and the older group included people 74 and older. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • In addition, when researchers examined race as a risk factor, they found a higher stroke risk for Black participants in the younger age group compared to white participants in that group. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • A limitation of the research was that participants' risk factors were assessed only once at the start of the study, and it's possible they may have changed over time. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • Fifty-three participants (4.9%) reported ever use at age 12. (canada.ca)
  • A total 63.77% of participants had at least one risk factor. (besjournal.com)
  • Upon examination of risk factor clustering, we observed that 7.57% of participants had at least three risk factors. (besjournal.com)
  • Data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2011-2018 longitudinal survey, a 7-years follow-up of 7,163 participants over 45 years old, with no depression at baseline (2011). (frontiersin.org)
  • The study subjects were 380 participants from the SONIC study, a cohort study of a community-dwelling old population, who measured their HBP in a series of 3-5 days by themselves and brought their HBP records to the venue on the survey day. (hindawi.com)
  • In previous studies on white-coat hypertension/phenomenon and masked hypertension/phenomenon, the average age of participants was around 50 years old. (hindawi.com)
  • Participants were selected through stratified random sampling by sex and age in the elementary school zones of their respective cities. (elsevierpure.com)
  • In a multiple regression model, the factors associated with sarcopenia were age, body mass index, smoking status, self-reported health, and number of meals in all the participants. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Examined participants aged 12 years and older were eligible. (cdc.gov)
  • The majority of participants were women, with a mean age of 64. (lu.se)
  • Cross-national prevalence and factors associated with suicide ideation and attempts in older and young-and-middle age people. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this study, we aimed to, 1) evaluate the validity of the finger-circle test, which is potentially a useful screening tool for sarcopenia, and 2) determine the prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia in middle-aged and older adults. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Gait Detection from a Wrist-Worn Sensor Using Machine Learning Methods: A Daily Living Study in Older Adults and People with Parkinson’s Disease. (crossref.org)
  • Methods Data base is the second wave (2014) of the lidA cohort study (www.lida-study.de) which is investigating work, health and employment among older workers born in 1959 or 1965 (n=4.042) in a representative sample of the socially employed population in Germany by means of a personal interview (CAPI). (bmj.com)
  • Methods: We conducted face-to-face surveys of 525 adults, who were aged 40-91 years and resided in Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan to evaluate the validity of finger-circle test. (elsevierpure.com)
  • RESULTS: Older adults had higher movement-evoked pain intensity (F2,108 = 5.18, P = .007) and experimental pain response (F2,111 = 7.24, P = .001) at 3 months compared with young and middle-aged adults. (duke.edu)
  • Among cancer survivors, 35% are middle-aged adults, most commonly with a diagnosis of melanoma or of cancers of the breast, colon, prostate, or cervix. (cdc.gov)
  • however, few have examined the status of sarcopenia in middle-aged adults. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Conclusions: Sarcopenia, screened by the finger-circle test, was present not only among older adults but also among middle-aged adults. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Adult respondents who reported having children aged 12-17 years old in the household were asked, "Have any of the children aged 12-17 years old living in your household received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine? (cdc.gov)
  • Environmental risk factors of falling encompass the environment in which an older adult lives and moves around. (loveyourage.ca)
  • If you are in that workforce demographic, you'll be interested in a report from Seniorly.com, an adult housing search platform, that recently ranked ideal states for people who are working at age 65 or older , using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Tax Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (forbes.com)
  • The number of stem cells in adult brains diminishes with increasing age, as do certain cognitive capacities, such as spatial memory: An example in humans is remembering where you parked the car -- or, if you are a mouse, recalling the whereabouts of an underwater platform you can perch on so you won't have to keep swimming in order to keep your nose above water. (sciencedaily.com)
  • There is currently no age cutoff preventing an older adult from driving in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Serum lipids and associated factors of dyslipidemia in the adult population in Shenzhen. (besjournal.com)
  • With the aging of the Chinese population, the prevalence of depression and chronic diseases is continually growing among middle-aged and older adult people. (frontiersin.org)
  • Diabetes or high blood sugar ( HR = 1.185), kidney disease ( HR = 1.252), stomach or other digestive diseases ( HR = 1.128), and arthritis or rheumatism ( HR = 1.221) all significantly increased the risk of depression in middle-aged and older adult Chinese. (frontiersin.org)
  • The present study found that suffering from different degrees of chronic diseases increased the risk of depression in middle-aged and older adult people, and these findings may benefit preventing depression and improving the quality of mental health in this group. (frontiersin.org)
  • Aging is one of the most serious public health problems in China, and the old-age population in China is greater than the combined older adult populations of all the European countries ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Age-related health problems are one of the most severe consequences of population aging, such as chronic diseases in middle-aged and older adult people. (frontiersin.org)
  • As the aging process accelerates, the prevalence of chronic diseases among the older adult population continues to increase ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Considering the rapid increase in the aged population in Islamic Republic of Iran, more attention should be paid to the health of elderly people. (who.int)
  • Wyoming Subjective Cognitive Decline: 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) people aged 45 years and older. (cdc.gov)
  • Title : Puerto Rico subjective cognitive decline : 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) : people aged 45 years and older Corporate Authors(s) : National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Population Health. (cdc.gov)
  • This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of potential underlying medical factors that increase the risk of road traffic crashes among older people. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We uncovered the prevalence of medical factors that can be associated with road traffic crashes among Japanese older people aged ≥ 65 years in our community. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Global aging is rapidly progressing, and the number of people aged 60 years is expected to reach 2 billion in 2050 [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As people age, they experience multimorbidity and develop multiple diseases or conditions, which increase the risk of road traffic crashes [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Seven hundred seventeen people aged 65 and older hospitalized for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) from September 2002 to April 2005 and 867 controls aged 65 and older randomly selected from the same communities as the cases. (nih.gov)
  • Because of the well-known higher stroke risk in Black people, race was also considered as part of the assessed risk factors, Howard added. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • Researchers found that people with diabetes in the younger age group were approximately twice as likely to have a stroke as people of similar age who did not have diabetes, while people with diabetes in the older age group had an approximately 30% higher risk of having a stroke than people of similar older age who did not have diabetes. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • Researchers also found that people with high blood pressure in the younger age group had an 80% higher risk of having a stroke than people of similar age without high blood pressure while that risk went down to 50% for people with high blood pressure in the older age group compared to people of similar age without high blood pressure. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • But it also may be wise for doctors to focus on managing risk factors such as atrial fibrillation, smoking, and left ventricular hypertrophy as people age. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • Howard also noted that even where the impact of risk factors decreases with age, the total number of people with strokes at older ages may still be larger since the overall risk of stroke increases with age. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • For example, in the younger age group for high blood pressure, researchers estimate that about 2.0% of people with normal blood pressure had a stroke, compared to 3.6% of people with high blood pressure. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • In the older age group, about 6.2% of people with normal blood pressure had a stroke, compared to 9.3% of people with high blood pressure. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • Global aging statistics indicate that by 2050, 65 nations are expected to have a population where people aged over 60 constitute 30 percent of their population. (karger.com)
  • We study how cardiovascular/metabolic disorders, organ function, and nutrition relate to brain pathologies and dementia risk, explore compensatory factors that may support healthier cognitive aging, and examine care utilization among people with dementia. (ki.se)
  • The use of medication amongst older people is complicated in many ways, especially among people with multiple illnesses. (ki.se)
  • More people are working after age 65. (forbes.com)
  • You might be surprised at the number of people 65 and older who are still employed. (forbes.com)
  • At that time, it is estimated that there will be 16 million people 65 and older in the workforce, with 32% coming from the age group 65-74, and 11.7% from the age group 75 and older. (forbes.com)
  • and percentage of people 65 and older covered by Medicare. (forbes.com)
  • Hip fractures are a common injury in older people. (springer.com)
  • At that time, New Zealand became one of the first countries in the world to mandate a standardised comprehensive medical and functional assessment for all older people who are seeking home care services. (springer.com)
  • The interRAI-HC assessment is used to assess the health needs of frail older people and people with complex needs, living within the community. (springer.com)
  • Age - People over 40 are at higher risk, and that risk doubles with each decade. (heart.org)
  • Most people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are over the age of 60. (pancan.org)
  • While the exact reasons are unclear, people who have children - especially before the age of 35 - are thought to have a lowered breast cancer risk. (healthline.com)
  • Hearing: Age-related hearing loss or presbycusis is a common condition in people over the age of 65. (wikipedia.org)
  • To report prevalence estimates of 12-month suicide ideation and attempts in young-and- middle age adults and older people, as well as their respective associated factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • Higher estimates of 12-month suicidal ideation were found for high- income countries and people aged 65 years and older. (bvsalud.org)
  • Younger age was associated with 12-month suicidal ideation for older people, and with suicide attempts in the young-and- middle age group. (bvsalud.org)
  • Older people are at increased risk of suicidal ideation globally and of suicide attempts in some countries. (bvsalud.org)
  • but still today, most people leave employment long before reaching official retirement age. (bmj.com)
  • Some studies reported that home blood pressure (HBP) monitoring was conducted by community-dwelling older people themselves, but there have been few studies on HBP including very old populations aged over 90 years old. (hindawi.com)
  • On comparison of age groups, there was a tendency for the white-coat phenomenon to be common in young-old people in their 70s and the masked phenomenon to be common in very old people in their 90s. (hindawi.com)
  • Thus, the management of hypertension should be individualized in old people [ 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Altered BP is common in old people [ 5 ], and their rates of white-coat hypertension and BP variability are higher than in younger adults. (hindawi.com)
  • However, studies on HBP monitoring focused on old people are limited. (hindawi.com)
  • However, it is most frequent in people older than 50 years. (medicinenet.com)
  • Even though a 19-year-old aircraft is considered standard, the 2000 ultra-long-range Gulfstream GV is seen by many as "old" as people chartering larger jets usually favor newer aircraft. (paramountbusinessjets.com)
  • Although both numbers in a blood pressure reading are important, for people age 50 or older, systolic pressure gives the most accurate diagnosis of high blood pressure. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Older Age as a Prognostic Factor of Attenuated Pain Recovery After Shoulder Arthroscopy. (duke.edu)
  • The influence of older age on 3- and 6-month pain outcomes were determined via multivariate regression analyses after accounting for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative prognostic factors. (duke.edu)
  • To describe oncological patterns of care, prognostic factors, and survival for all patients in France with newly-diagnosed and histologically confirmed glioblastoma, and evaluate the impact of extended temozolomide use at the population level. (springer.com)
  • This work is requested by the French government and describes the oncological patterns of care, prognostic factors, and survival for all patients with newly-diagnosed and histologically confirmed GBM, for a country with more than 60 million inhabitants. (springer.com)
  • Additionally, 45 percent of respondents indicated the quality of sound as an important factor. (statista.com)
  • We examined PA adherence among 8,655 cancer survivors and 144,213 control subjects aged 45-64 years who were respondents to the 2009 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System survey. (cdc.gov)
  • During the survey, 40 percent of the respondents said that nutrition/health factors mattered a lot when shopping for dairy products. (statista.com)
  • MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Postoperative outcomes were compared among younger, middle-aged, and older adults before surgery and at 3 and 6 months after surgery using analysis of variance modeling. (duke.edu)
  • We saw a threefold increase in the number of new nerve cells being generated in old mice exposed to this 'younger' environment," said Wyss-Coray. (sciencedaily.com)
  • And on spatial-navigation tasks, such as finding a high spot to rest on in a water-filled chamber, young mice who had received injections of older mice's plasma performed more poorly than a group that got injections of plasma from younger mice. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Patients were divided into 2 age groups: younger than 50 years and 50 years or older. (cdc.gov)
  • Those aged younger than 50 years were significantly more likely to have advanced stage CRC compared with those aged 50 or older. (cdc.gov)
  • When frailty is accounted for and older drivers are compared to younger persons driving the same amount the over-representation disappears. (wikipedia.org)
  • While older and obese workers are more susceptible to MSDs in comparison to younger, healthy workers, the effects of one-handed carrying on trunk muscle activity among these populations have not been comprehensively studied. (cdc.gov)
  • Age and obesity have been increasing among the general and working populations in the United States and worldwide. (cdc.gov)
  • In this paper, we evaluate the effects of age and obesity on trunk muscle activity of six trunk muscle pairs during one-handed carrying of different loads. (cdc.gov)
  • By the age of 50 years around half of all women have some symptoms of a pelvic organ prolapse, and by the age of 80 years, over 1 in every 10 will have had surgery for prolapse. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • British researchers found symptoms of long COVID are more frequently reported by women, those with poor health before the pandemic, and those aged 50 to 60 years. (abc.net.au)
  • Factors associated with higher odds of ever use included older age, identifying as male, lower household income, more weekly spending money, ever tried cigarettes or other tobacco products, ever drank alcohol or binge drank, ever gambled, friends or siblings smoke cigarettes, greater nicotine dependence, higher depressive symptoms and greater impulsivity. (canada.ca)
  • Characteristics potentially associated with the development of wheeze symptoms were examined in a prospective cohort study of 624 middle-aged and older men who initially denied any history of wheezing or asthma. (nih.gov)
  • These data suggest that current smoking, age, nonspecific airway responsiveness, and altered autonomic function are independently related to the risk of developing wheezing symptoms in middle-aged and older men. (nih.gov)
  • Hypertension is one of the important factors of cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality in individuals of all ages [ 2 , 3 ], and there are often no subjective symptoms or signs, so it is called a "silent killer" [ 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Although many factors are involved in inflammation, certain foods may either increase or decrease the symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A rectocele usually happens with pregnancy and childbirth, but the risk also increases with age, and other factors can play a role. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Given prevalence of functional disability and chronic disease increases with age, and older adults account for one third of health loss in New Zealand, supporting older adults to maintain independence is paramount to reducing future health care costs. (massey.ac.nz)
  • The chance of getting pancreatic cancer increases with age. (pancan.org)
  • Reference: "Age-Related Differences in the Role of Risk Factors for Ischemic Stroke" by George Howard, Maciej Banach, Brett Kissela, Mary Cushman, Paul Muntner, Suzanne E. Judd and Virginia J. Howard, 18 January 2023, Neurology . (cruzersoftech.com)
  • We used data from the 2009 Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey (12), which is conducted annually among a large, representative sample of noninstitutionalized adults in the United States and US Territories (District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands). (cdc.gov)
  • Cognition: Reduced cognition can occur due to mental conditions that are associated with old age including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. (wikipedia.org)
  • The role of physical performance and psychosocial factors was explored in two adversity contexts: as predictors of mortality after a bone fracture and as predictors of maintaining a high QoL during social distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (jyu.fi)
  • In addition, this study suggests that in old age, physical performance measures may reflect the underlying physiologic and functional reserves to respond effectively to adversities. (jyu.fi)
  • Mental and physical changes associated with aging are definitely linked with road traffic crashes among older drivers, which have recently become a social issue [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Total daily physical activity, brain pathologies, and parkinsonism in older adults. (crossref.org)
  • Association of total daily physical activity with disability in community-dwelling older persons: A prospective cohort study. (crossref.org)
  • Pearson's Coefficient Correlations were used to identify associations between nutrition risk and physical health nutrition risk factors. (massey.ac.nz)
  • With the increasing global population of older adults, there is a need for environmental interventions that directly affect their physical, psychological, and emotional well-being to help them maintain or regain their independence and autonomy - all of which promote longevity. (karger.com)
  • This is due to the fact that aging causes physical changes that lead to increased sensitivity to many medications and consequently an increased risk of medication side effects, especially if the use of medication is extensive. (ki.se)
  • Due to their physical frailty, older drivers are more likely to be injured in an accident and more likely to die of that injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • Physical strength, mental acuity, and motor function begin to deteriorate as a person ages, but the degree of decline varies from person to person. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are a multitude of conditions that correlate with old age and have negative effects on senses, physical abilities, and driving capabilities. (wikipedia.org)
  • Physical abilities such as motor skills are important for driving ability: Motor skills: Aging causes decreased physical abilities, such as gross and fine motor skills and reflexes, thereby rendering the driver physically unable to perform at a safe level. (wikipedia.org)
  • Regular physical activity (PA) can improve health outcomes in cancer survivors, but the rate of adherence to PA recommendations among middle-aged survivors is unclear. (cdc.gov)
  • You may not be able to climax with a partner due to physical, emotional, or psychological factors. (healthline.com)
  • Women may have difficulty reaching orgasm due to physical, emotional, or psychological factors. (healthline.com)
  • Age-friendliness for immigrant older adults in the U.S. is complex and it includes traditional domains such as physical and sociocultural environment (e.g., housing, transportation, and income). (lu.se)
  • They are largely preventable by addressing their four common modifiable risk factors: tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity. (who.int)
  • Age appears to be a factor, with your likelihood of developing long COVID increasing up to the age of 70. (abc.net.au)
  • Our findings show that although older patients have a greater risk for haemorrhage, the overall likelihood of haemorrhage on warfarin is relatively small, especially when one considers the benefits of stroke prevention, said lead author Margaret Fang, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine and hospitalist at UCSF Medical Centre. (myvmc.com)
  • Immobility - Prolonged immobility, such as during long travel, combined with other major risk factors increases the likelihood of VTE. (heart.org)
  • Road traffic crashes frequently result in mortality in older drivers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Metabolic syndrome increases all-cause and vascular mortality:the Hong Kong Cardiovascular Risk Factor Study. (besjournal.com)
  • NCD mortality and key NCD risk factors for 2025 or 2030, compared to ten Member States in 2015. (who.int)
  • Multivariable logistic regression models adjusted for sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were fitted to identify risk factors for advanced stage CRC presentation. (cdc.gov)
  • We used multinomial logistic regression to assess associations between PA adherence and demographic, psychosocial, and clinical factors, and multivariable linear regression to assess the relationship between PA adherence and HRQOL of cancer survivors. (cdc.gov)
  • They'll review your family's history for sleep apnea or other sleep disorders, whether you have a risk factor for the condition, and if you have any complications of undiagnosed sleep apnea (like atrial fibrillation, hard-to-control high blood pressure , or type 2 diabetes ). (webmd.com)
  • Risk factors included high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, atrial fibrillation, heart disease, and left ventricular hypertrophy which is the thickening of the heart's left ventricle. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • For stroke risk factors such as smoking, atrial fibrillation, and left ventricular hypertrophy, researchers did not find an age-related change in risk. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • Older patients with atrial fibrillation have higher rates of major haemorrhage in the brain whether or not they are using a common blood thinning therapy, according to a new study. (myvmc.com)
  • Using a sample of 13,559 patients with atrial fibrillation, which is rapid irregular contractions of the heart, researchers examined how rates of major haemorrhage changed with age. (myvmc.com)
  • Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and a major risk factor for stroke. (myvmc.com)
  • This link shows that regardless of therapy, physicians should be especially vigilant in monitoring patients over age 80 with atrial fibrillation. (myvmc.com)
  • The low rates of haemorrhage in our study show that clinicians may safely prescribe warfarin for many older patients with atrial fibrillation, Fang said. (myvmc.com)
  • Title : Factors Predicting Glycemic Control in Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Personal Author(s) : Chiu, Ching-Ju;Wray, Linda A. (cdc.gov)
  • High blood pressure and diabetes are widely recognized as major risk factors for stroke. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • However, a new study, published in Neurology - the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology - has revealed that the risk of stroke from common factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes may decrease with age. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • High blood pressure and diabetes are two important risk factors for stroke that can be managed by medication, decreasing a person's risk," said study author George Howard, DrPH, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • It is important to note that our results do not suggest that treatment of high blood pressure and diabetes becomes unimportant in older age," said Howard. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • Research also suggests that a sudden onset of type 2 diabetes may be an early symptom of pancreatic cancer , especially in those who are over the age of 50, have a low body mass index (BMI), are losing weight or do not have a family history of diabetes. (pancan.org)
  • The prevalence of diabetes and overweight (one of the major risk factors for diabetes) continue to increase. (cdc.gov)
  • An epidemiological study of Chinese older adults found that 75.8% suffered from at least one chronic disease ( 6 ), and the risk of suffering two or more chronic diseases at the same time increases significantly with aging ( 7 , 8 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Older adults residing in Arkansas and Montana had the worst chronic disease risk profile compared with other states. (cdc.gov)
  • Risky drinking, smoking, and sedentary lifestyle are key health behaviors associated with chronic disease and increased illness and death in older adults (1). (cdc.gov)
  • In daily practice, oncological care management for GBM patients is not completely standardized and depends on many factors [age, Karnofsky performance status (KPS), comorbidity, tumor (location, shape, and volume), etc. (springer.com)
  • Resilience refers to the process of adapting to adversity, and it may play an important role in aging well. (jyu.fi)
  • The interplay between the individual and environmental factors over the life course may shape the appearance of resilience. (jyu.fi)
  • ABSTRACT Old-age disability has become a public health concern. (who.int)
  • Can Tai Chi training impact fractal stride time dynamics, an index of gait health, in older adults? (crossref.org)
  • According to the World Health Organization's report on Falls Prevention in Older Age (2008), these risk factors are biological, environmental, behavioural, and socioeconomic. (loveyourage.ca)
  • Consuming a balanced, nutritious diet is important for maintaining health, especially as individuals age. (ki.se)
  • Since 2012, all community dwelling older New Zealanders requiring home health care services undergo a standardised assessment using the interRAI home care (interRAI-HC) assessment. (springer.com)
  • Memo to mature, health-minded vampires: You might want to consider limiting your treats to victims under age 30. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Higher isolation, being female , and greater number of chronic health conditions were also related to 12-month suicidal ideation in both age groups . (bvsalud.org)
  • This study describes adherence to PA recommendations among cancer survivors compared with control subjects without cancer and the association between survivor adherence to PA guidelines and demographic, psychosocial, and clinical factors, as well as health-related quality of life (HRQOL). (cdc.gov)
  • The question was phrased by the source as follows: "How much does nutrition/health factors matter when shopping for each of the following? (statista.com)
  • It has been reported that chronic diseases have become the most significant health problem for the Chinese population and are the most prominent factor leading to the years lived with disability (YLD) ( 4 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • We used data from the National Health Interview Survey from 1997 through 2010 to calculate the prevalence of these behaviors among older Americans and rank each state, and we analyzed overall trends in prevalence for each behavior over the 14 years. (cdc.gov)
  • The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and trends of these 3 health behaviors among older Americans and rank them at the state level to determine the best allocation of public health resources. (cdc.gov)
  • Also, data collection was supported by grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholar program, the National Institute on Aging (NIA# 1F31AG057166-01), and the Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) which is funded in part by Grant Number TL1 TR001078 from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH Roadmap for Medical Research. (lu.se)
  • Health information systems are weak, leading to unavailability of accurate, reliable and timely information on risk factors and the burden and impact of NCDs. (who.int)
  • It determined factors related to the detection of melanoma and those that differentiated between thicker and thinner tumors in middle-aged and elderly men. (accessdermatology.com)
  • This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of disability and its related factors among the elderly population in Kashan city, Islamic Republic of Iran. (who.int)
  • As the process of aging varies from one person to the next, the age at which an elderly person's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle declines varies between persons. (wikipedia.org)
  • The AARP staunchly opposes testing elderly drivers on the basis of age as age discrimination, and argued the decision to retire from driving should be left to the individual. (wikipedia.org)
  • St. β = 0.231, P = .004), despite no age group differences in outcome. (duke.edu)
  • These differences in risk factors imply that determining whether a person is at high risk for stroke may differ depending on their age. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • PATIENTS: A convenience sample of 139 persons between 20 and 79 years of age who experienced shoulder pain, had musculoskeletal dysfunction based on imaging and physician assessment, and were scheduled for an arthroscopic shoulder procedure. (duke.edu)
  • Higher negative affect , higher disability, and presence of food insecurity were associated with 12-month suicidal ideation and suicide attempts for young-and-middle- adults and older adults . (bvsalud.org)
  • Future age-related research should consider use of movement-evoked pain intensity and experimental pain response as pain outcomes, as well as the utility of such measures in clinical care. (duke.edu)
  • Results Older workers, men, higher educated, having high work ability and high influence at work were significantly related to longer work perspectives for both outcomes CAN and WANT. (bmj.com)
  • Logistic regression analyses were conducted to separately determine factors associated with suicidal ideation and with suicide attempts in young-and- middle age adults and older adults . (bvsalud.org)
  • The statistically predictive power of work and private factors for self-reported ability (I CAN work until 65+years) and motivation to work (I WANT to work until 65+years) was calculated by means of multivariate logistic regression analyses. (bmj.com)
  • In 2018, there were over 45 million licensed drivers in the United States over the age of 65-a 60% increase from 2000. (wikipedia.org)
  • Understanding vaccination intent among households with eligible children may inform efforts to increase vaccination coverage in children aged 12-17 years old. (cdc.gov)
  • If a person with other risk factors also has chronic constipation, for example, a forced bowel movement may increase intra-abdominal pressure during straining. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Older adults who take more than four prescription medications are much more likely to fall, and some types of medications with side effects such as fatigue, weakness, and dizziness all increase risk. (loveyourage.ca)
  • Certain factors can increase a person's risk of developing them. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Take this 10-question test to learn more about pancreatic cancer risk factors and what might increase your risk. (pancan.org)
  • While HRT may increase your risk of breast cancer, there are other factors that can increase your estrogen exposure and subsequent cancer risk. (healthline.com)
  • Aside from estrogen exposure, other factors may increase your lifetime risk of developing breast cancer . (healthline.com)
  • Refined carbohydrates have a high-glycemic index , which can increase a type of protein called advanced glycation end (AGE) products, which may increase inflammation. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Risk factors are conditions or behaviors that increase your chances of developing a disease. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Hereditary pancreatitis causes recurrent inflammation of the pancreas that generally starts by the time a person is 20 years old. (pancan.org)
  • After summarizing existing environmental interventions for the aging population and their effectiveness, this review reveals knowledge gaps in interior design for the well-being and longevity of older adults followed by a discussion of opportunities for future research that may fill these gaps. (karger.com)
  • Our findings suggest that surveillance for and interventions to prevent cannabis use are warranted before age 12. (canada.ca)
  • their median (interquartile range) age was 73 (70-78) years. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Data from 2053 glioblastoma patients were analyzed (male/female ratio 1.5, median age 64 years). (springer.com)
  • The cohort consisted of 45,046 home care clients aged 65 years and older, in New Zealand. (springer.com)
  • The cohort consisted of 61% female with a mean age of 82.7 years. (springer.com)
  • Results: The study sample (n= 200) included 89 (44.5%) men, and 111 (55.5%) women with a mean age of 80.5 years. (massey.ac.nz)
  • Carefully monitored warfarin therapy can be used with reasonable safety in older patients.The study patients were followed for an average of 2.4 years. (myvmc.com)
  • According to the research, the risk of haemorrhage rose with older age regardless of therapy, but overall rates of haemorrhage were still quite low.An important finding of this study is that the rates of intracranial haemorrhage rose at age 80 and older, said Fang. (myvmc.com)
  • In a study to be published Sept. 1 in Nature, Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have found substances in the blood of old mice that makes young brains act older. (sciencedaily.com)
  • An early step in the Stanford team's study involved connecting the circulatory systems of pairs of old and young mice via a surgical procedure, so that blood from the two mice comingled. (sciencedaily.com)
  • This way, we could examine the effects of old mice's blood on young mice's brains, and vice versa," said Saul Villeda, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in Wyss-Coray's laboratory, who led the study en route to his doctoral thesis. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The procedure was pioneered by study co-author and neurology and neurological sciences professor Thomas Rando, MD, PhD, who has used it to demonstrate that young blood can rejuvenate old muscle. (sciencedaily.com)
  • 1 Normative Aging Study, Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Boston, MA 02114. (nih.gov)
  • By using a statewide population-based cancer registry, this study examines sociodemographic and clinical disparities in CRC and characterizes advanced stage CRC risk factors with specific attention to age-specific risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Thus, the aim of the present study was to clarify the current situation of white-coat and masked phenomena defined by on-site and home BP measurements in community-dwelling old and oldest-old populations. (hindawi.com)
  • This qualitative study examined experiences of aging and retirement planning for African immigrant older adults in the United States (U.S.). Specifically, it explored the factors, processes, and ultimate decision of where these older adults planned to retire. (lu.se)
  • They found older age is an independent risk factor for developing bleeding in the body, and in particular bleeding in the brain, known as intracranial hemorrhage. (myvmc.com)
  • Smoking is a significant risk factor. (pancan.org)
  • Risk-factor clustering and cardiovascular disease risk in hypertensive patients. (besjournal.com)
  • Conclusion Age was a major risk factor for hospitalisation as well as comorbidities such as CVD, ILD/COPD, chronic kidney disease and current or prior treatment with GCs. (bmj.com)
  • Moderate to high RMD disease activity was also an independent risk factor for hospitalisation, underlining the importance of continuing adequate RMD treatment during the pandemic. (bmj.com)
  • More than one risk factor means you have a much greater chance of developing heart disease . (selfgrowth.com)
  • We calculated prevalence, standard errors (SEs), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and ranked states according to the prevalence of each risk factor indicator. (cdc.gov)
  • However, they should take care to minimise modifiable risk factors for haemorrhage, such as excessively high anticoagulant intensities. (myvmc.com)
  • Socioeconomic risk factors include low income and educational levels, inadequate housing, and lack of social support. (loveyourage.ca)
  • These factors include a variety of lifestyle issues which can be modified. (loveyourage.ca)
  • However, immigrant age-friendliness also needs to include wider contextual aspects such as political climate of their country of origin, immigrant status, family responsibilities, and acculturation in the U.S. More research is needed to better understand and facilitate age-friendly environments and transnational aging of immigrant older adults. (lu.se)
  • Therefore, since the detection of white-coat and masked phenomena is closely associated with appropriate BP management, it is very important for community-dwelling older populations to self-monitor HBP. (hindawi.com)
  • Gait instability and fractal dynamics of older adults with a “cautious” gait: Why do certain older adults walk fearfully? (crossref.org)
  • We estimated associations between ever use at age 12 with 33 potential correlates, separately in unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models. (canada.ca)
  • Primary snoring can be caused by nose or throat conditions, sleep style (especially back sleeping), being overweight or of an older age, or the use of alcohol or other depressants. (webmd.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Shoulder pain and surgery are common among older adults. (duke.edu)
  • To reduce such road traffic crashes among older adults, since 2009, drivers in Japan aged ≥ 75 years have been screened for cognitive impairment when they renew their car license [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Thus, various efforts have been made to prevent road traffic crashes among older drivers, including the revision of the law. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Various studies have revealed that medical factors are the underlying causes of road traffic crashes among older adults [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Trunk muscle activity among older and obese individuals during one-handed carrying. (cdc.gov)
  • The race difference decreased in the older age group. (cruzersoftech.com)
  • Breaking down that number further, 26.6% in the age group 65 to 74 were working, while the percentage was at 8.9% for those 75 and older. (forbes.com)
  • Finally, higher income was related to lower rates of 12-month suicidal ideation for the young-and- middle age group. (bvsalud.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: To assess influence of older age on postoperative recovery factors 3 and 6 months after shoulder arthroscopy. (duke.edu)
  • Car driving requires advanced abilities, such as attentiveness, executive functions, and visuospatial cognitive ability, which decline with age, resulting in road traffic crashes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The findings raise the question of whether it might be possible to shield the brain from aging by eliminating or mitigating the effects of these apparently detrimental blood-borne substances, or perhaps by identifying other blood-borne substances that exert rejuvenating effects on the brain but whose levels decline with age, said associate professor of neurology and neurological sciences Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD, the study's senior author. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Lack of exercise and movement in general, low strength, balance, and agility levels, poor lower body muscle power, and improper footwear are all major risk factors for falls, but also the most important changes that can be made to decrease these risks. (loveyourage.ca)
  • Which factors are important to you when listening to music via a streaming or downloading service? (statista.com)
  • Knowing the risk factors is important. (pancan.org)
  • The following are two senses that are important for safe driving: Vision: With aging, the lens of the eye loses its transparency and becomes cloudy, a condition commonly known as cataracts. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you're looking to open a retail store, here are a few important factors that you'll need to keep in mind. (uschamber.com)
  • More important than an aircraft's age is its history. (paramountbusinessjets.com)
  • Your responses and exam results can reveal any underlying causes of orgasmic dysfunction and can help identify other factors that may be contributing to your condition. (healthline.com)
  • The results suggest that older and obese individuals do not exhibit considerably larger muscle activity than young and non-obese individuals while carrying a load of approximately 10 kg in one hand for relatively short distances. (cdc.gov)
  • Introduction Anticipating demographic changes, many European states have increased official pension entitlement age, some countries by ten years. (bmj.com)