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Evaluar y conocer la salud bucal en personas mayores institucionalizadas, residentes en la ciudad de Lima. Se trabaj¢ en dos centros geri tricos ubicados en dos distritos de la ciudad de Lima. Material y m‚todos. Estudio descriptivo transversal. La muestra estuvo conformada por 24 personas. Se realiz¢ la recopilaci¢n de los datos sociodemogr ficos mediante un cuestionario, una percepci¢n del evaluador sobre el estado de salud extra oral, ATM, estado de las mucosas, presencia y estado de la pr¢tesis dental, frecuencia del cepillado y una percepci¢n de la persona sobre su estado de salud bucodental. Adem s, se aplic¢ el test de Pfeiffer para verificar su estado de orientaci¢n y lucidez, el ¡ndice de Eichner para la oclusi¢n, el ¡ndice diente cariado perdido obturado (CPOD) y el ¡ndice de higiene oral simplificado (IHOS). Resultados. El 33,33% present¢ caries dental, mientras el 66,67% era ed‚ntulo. El promedio del CPOD fue de 27,66. Y el ¡ndice IHOS el 50,00% era malo, teniendo presente que 41,67% era ed‚ntulo parcial o total. Se tuvo la percepci¢n que el 62,50 % ten¡a una salud bucal regular. Seg£n el ¡ndice de Eichner, registrando contacto en premolares y molares, encontramos que el 83,33% estaba en la escala C. En el test de Pfeifer, para conocer el estado de lucidez y orientaci¢n de las personas encontramos que el 41,67% present¢ una funci¢n intelectual intacta. Conclusiones. El estado de salud bucal de los pacientes institucionalizados se encuentra bajo una perspectiva mala, teniendo como premisa que a mayor edad, mayor el edentulismo, sin embargo, la ausencia de piezas dentarias no ha sido condicionante para que las personas sean portadoras de pr¢tesis dentales.

To evaluate and know the oral health of institutionalized elderly residents in the city of Lima. We worked in two elderly homes located in two districts of the city of Lima. Material and methods. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 24 people. Collection of demographic data was made through a questionnaire, a perception of the evaluator on the extra oral health status, ATM, mucosal status, presence and denture status, frequency of brushing and person perception about its performance of their oral health status. Furthermore Pfeiffer test was applied to verify the status of guidance and clarity; Eichner index for occlusion, the index lost sealed carious tooth (DMFT) and the simplified oral hygiene index (OHI). Results. 33.33% presented dental caries, while 66.67% were edentulous. The average of DMFT was 27.66. And the OHI index 50.00% was bad, considering that 41.67% were partially or totally edentulous. Perception that 62.50% had a regular oral health were reported. According to Eichner index, recording contact in premolars and molars, found that 83.33% were in level C. The test Pfeifer, to know the state of alertness and orientation of people find that 41.67% had an intact intellectual function. Conclusions. The oral health status of institutionalized patients is under a bad perspective, with the premise that the older ones had more edentulism, however the lack of teeth has not been conditioning for people to carry dentures.

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Little is known about the frequency of intestinal parasites in the elderly due to a lack of attention given to the occurrence of these infections among older adults. This study compares the frequency of Strongyloides stercoralis and other enteroparasites between elderly living in nursing homes (n = 100) and those noninstitutionalized (n = 100) from Uberlândia, state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, associated with data of epidemiological and socio-demographic conditions. Through coproparasitological examination of both groups, enteroparasites were detected in 15 of 200 individuals examined (7.5%; CI: 5.1- 9.9). S. stercoralis was the most frequent parasite 10/200 (5%; CI: 4.2-5.8), being significantly higher in males and in individuals with autonomy for daily living activities. There were no statistical differences in the prevalence of parasites between the two groups compared. In conclusion, S. stercoralis infection was highly prevalent in elderly patients and it does not depend on whether the individual was institutionalized or not.

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SUMMARY Little is known about the frequency of intestinal parasites in the elderly due to a lack of attention given to the occurrence of these infections among older adults. This study compares the frequency of Strongyloides stercoralis and other enteroparasites between elderly living in nursing homes (n = 100) and those noninstitutionalized (n = 100) from Uberlândia, state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, associated with data of epidemiological and socio-demographic conditions. Through coproparasitological examination of both groups, enteroparasites were detected in 15 of 200 individuals examined (7.5%; CI: 5.1- 9.9). S. stercoralis was the most frequent parasite 10/200 (5%; CI: 4.2-5.8), being significantly higher in males and in individuals with autonomy for daily living activities. There were no statistical differences in the prevalence of parasites between the two groups compared. In conclusion, S. stercoralis infection was highly prevalent in elderly patients and it does not depend on whether the individual was institutionalized or not. .

RESUMO Pouco é conhecido sobre a freqüência de parasitas intestinais em idosos devido à falta de atenção dada à ocorrência destas infecções nesta faixa etária. Este estudo compara a freqüência de Strongyloides stercoralis e outros parasitos intestinais entre idosos residindo em lares para idosos (n = 100) e aqueles não institucionalizados (n = 100) de Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, região sudeste do Brasil, associados com dados epidemiológicos e condições sócio-demográficas. Ambos os grupos foram submetidos a exames coproparasitológicos. Parasitos foram detectados em 15 dos 200 indivíduos examinados (7,5%; CI: 5,1 - 9,9). S. stercoralis foi o parasito mais freqüente 10/200 (5%; CI: 4,2 - 5,8), sendo significantemente maior em homens e indivíduos com autonomia das atividades diárias. Não houve diferença estatística entre a prevalência de parasitos quando os dois grupos foram comparados. Concluiu-se que a infecção por S. stercoralis foi altamente prevalente em idosos independente se institucionalizados ou não. .

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Se presentan las tasas de desnutrición estimadas en ancianos encuestados mediante la Mini Encuesta Nutricional del Anciano (MNA) en 3 escenarios diferentes: Comunidad: pueblo de Cojímar (Ciudad de La Habana); Servicio de Geriatría: Hospital Clínico-quirúrgico “Hermanos Ameijeiras” (Ciudad de La Habana) y Hogar de Ancianos (ciudad de Cárdenas, provincia de Matanzas). La frecuencia de trastornos nutricionales fue del 2.7% entre los encuestados en la comunidad costera de Cojímar, pero se incrementó hasta ser del 91.6% entre los atendidos en el Servicio de Geriatría, y del 95.3% entre los sujetos institucionalizados en el Hogar de Ancianos, respectivamente. La ocurrencia de desnutrición puede ser baja entre los ancianos que viven libremente en la comunidad, pero puede afectar a casi la totalidad de aquellos que acuden a las instituciones públicas de salud para ser atendidos. La extensión de la desnutrición entre los sujetos mayores de 60 años en los escenarios de la atención geriátrica debe conducir a la adopción de las medidas necesarias para el reconocimiento temprano, y el tratamiento oportuno, de este problema de salud.

The undernutrition rates observed in Cuban elders surveyed in three different geriatric scenarios: Community: coastal town of Cojímar (City of Havana); Geriatrics Service (“Hermanos Ameijeiras” Hospital, City of Havana); and Nursery Home (city of Cárdenas, province of Matanzas) by means of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) of the Elderly are presented. Undernutrition rates were 2.7% among elders surveyed in the coastal community of Cojímar, but increased to become 91.6% among those admitted to the hospital Geriatrics Service, and 95.3% for those institutionalized in the Nursery Home, respectively. The occurrence of undernutrition can be low among elders living freely in the community, but it might affect a vast number of those seeking medical assistance at the public health institutions. Extent of undernutrition among elders in geriatric assistance scenarios should lead to the adoption of the required measures for early identification, and timely treatment, of this health problem.

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The undernutrition rates observed in Cuban elders surveyed in three different geriatric scenarios: Community: coastal town of Cojímar (City of Havana); Geriatrics Service ("Hermanos Ameijeiras" Hospital, City of Havana); and Nursery Home (city of Cárdenas, province of Matanzas) by means of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) of the Elderly are presented. Undernutrition rates were 2.7% among elders surveyed in the coastal community of Cojímar, but increased to become 91.6% among those admitted to the hospital Geriatrics Service, and 95.3% for those institutionalized in the Nursery Home, respectively. The occurrence of undernutrition can be low among elders living freely in the community, but it might affect a vast number of those seeking medical assistance at the public health institutions. Extent of undernutrition among elders in geriatric assistance scenarios should lead to the adoption of the required measures for early identification, and timely treatment, of this health problem.

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Estudio exploratorio de la situación de los adultos/as mayores para analizar sus organizaciones, normasy procedimientos. Describe la creencias, prejuicios y estereotipos de la población urbana paraguaya hacia los adultos mayores, resaltando a aquellos que mantienen nuestra cultura y determinan su estilo de vida. Presenta el análisis del anteproyecto de Ley que estaba en estudio en la Cámara de Senadores

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