Comparison of some functional and anthropometric parameters as risk factors for gender fragility in the elderly people
Abstract
Introduction. A specific characteristic of the elderly
is brittleness or fragility, and due to its prevalence, fragility
needs to be understood as a public health priority. The aim of
the study was to examine the association of functional and
anthropometric parameters with fragility in persons over 65
years of age.
Method. The study was designed as a cross-sectional
study and included 446 elderly people. As research instruments,
a general questionnaire was used to assess the
functional status of the Tinetti test and, of anthropometric
parameters, the circumference of the upper arm and the circumference
of the middle part of the lower leg. We used the
χ2 test and Pearson’s correlation analysis as statistical tests.
Results. Females had poorer functional status, walking,
and balance compared to males (χ2 = 4.125; p <0.127). It
was observed males subjects had higher values of upper arm
circumference (26.96 ± 3.44) compared to females, while females
had higher values of the middle circumference of the
lower leg (32.66 ± 6.29). Analyzing the correlation of anthropometric
measurements with the total score of the Tinetti test
and in relation to subjects` gender, it was noticed there is a
correlation analysis between the parameters.
Conclusion. A high percentage of people over the age
of 65 have poor functional status, as well as lower values of
anthropometric markers, suggesting that they may be potential
risk factors for the fragility in the elderly.
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