Objective: To identify the epidemiological profile of elderly in the information system for AIDS mortality in Brazil, between 1996 and 2007. Methods: A descriptive, ecological study, with data obtained by consulting the database of the Mortality Information System of the Department of Informatics in the Unified Health System. Results: Deaths occurred predominantly in: men between 60 and 69 years, low educational status, married, white, and mostly among residents in the Southeast and South. Conclusion: AIDS among the elderly increases with the years, but the strategies to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS have not reached this population, generating prejudice and stigma. It is important to invest in actions of prevention and training of health professionals to improve the health and quality of life of the elderly, and to reduce these rates. Keywords: Elderly; Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome /mortality; Primary prevention; Mortality
RESUMENObjetivo: Identificar el perfil epidemiológico de ancianos en el Sistema de Información de Mortalidad atacados por Aids en Brasil entre 1996 y 2007. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, ecológico, cuyos datos fueron obtenidos por consulta a la base de datos del Sistema de Información de Mortalidad del Departamento de Informática del Sistema Único de Salud. Resultados: Los óbitos fueron predominantes en hombres entre 60 y 69 años, baja escolaridad, casados y de color blanco, en su mayoría residentes en las Regiones Sur este y Sur. Conclusión: El SIDA entre ancianos aumenta con el transcurso de los años, sin embargo las estrategias de prevención de las enfermedades sexualmente transmisibles y el SIDA no los alcanzan, generando prejuicios y estigma. Es importante que se hagan inversiones en acciones de prevención y capacitación de profesionales de la salud para mejorar la calidad de vida del anciano y reducir esos índices.
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