Abstract

RAMOS CORDERO, P.  and  PINTO FONTANILLO, J.A.. Health status of the elderly: current situation. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2015, vol.31, n.3, pp.107-116. ISSN 2340-3152.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S0213-12852015000300001.

All developed countries are facing ageing populations. Spain is the European country with the highest life expectancy; worldwide it is second only to Japan. This ageing is forecasted to continue, equally affecting people over 65 and those over 80, thus leading to what is known as the ageing of the ageing. Chronic pathologies such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia and obesity are steadily growing. Chronic diseases use up an estimated 80% of all Primay Care services. Medicine consumption should also be considered. 88,9% of those over 65 are taking some sort of drug; the percentage reaches 93,4% for those over 75 and 94% for people suffering from chronic diseases.

Keywords : Ageing; oral health; systemic health; older adults.

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