Quality of life and its relation to sociodemographic factors among elderly people living in Tehran

Abstract

Sociodemographic inequalities, smoking and having diseases should be the main targets for improving the QOL in the elderly population.

Evaluation of Quality of Life of the Elderly Population Covered by Healthcare Centers of Marivan and the Influencing Demographic and Background Factors in 2010

“…The mean QOL scores measured in the elderly population, in other countries were much higher than the results obtained in Iran (12). The QOL subscales were influenced by different factors including age, gender, financial status and more importantly by education, financial and marital status as other studies showed (5, 13, 14). Therefore, it is important to inform the elderly population of the behavioral modifications benefits of the QOL.…”

Ethical problems in geriatrics: Views of Turkish primary healthcare professionals

“…Factor 2, "not to respect to elderly patients' autonomy and privacy", consisted of three items (10,11,9); the minimum item/factor correlation was 0.513. Factor 3 "not to evaluate decision making competency", consisted of four items (1,3,15,7); the minimum item/ factor correlation was 0.537. Factor 4, "ignoring the individuality of elders", consisted of three items (6,5,8); the minimum item/factor correlation was 0.591.…”

Lung Cancer Incidence Trends in Iran and in Six Geographical Regions of the Country (2000 - 2005)

“…According to some studies, life expectancy in Iran in 1986 was 66 and 69 for men and women, respectively (50), while in 1996 this index was 70.7 and 73.4 for men and women, respectively, indicating a 4.5% increase (51). According to WHO, in 2005, 6.4% of the Iranian population were over age 60, and it is predicted that 25.6% of both men and women will reach this age group in 2050; if other variables are kept constant, the per capita should be 2.5-fold until 2050 (52). Although an increased life expectancy is good news, it is usually associated with a reduction in physical and physiologic ability, as well as an increased risk for chronic mental and physical diseases.…”