Tabaquismo en el adulto mayor: un freno al envejecimiento saludable en la población chilena

Abstract

Prevalence of smoking among Chilean older people Background: Smoking is one of the main causes of death among adults worldwide. Aim: To characterize smoking among Chilean older people, according to sociodemographic and clinical variables. Material and Methods: Secondary analysis of data obtained during the National Health Survey 2009-10, selecting individuals aged 60 years and older. Expansion factors were used due to the complex design of the sample. Prevalence and characteristics of smoking were calculated, according to age, sex, educational level, marital status, healthcare insurance system and comorbidities. Results: Nineteen percent of older people were actual smokers, and 85% of these smokers were aged between 60 and 69 years. Forty-five percent were highly dependent to nicotine and 73% reported their intention to quit smoking. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of tobacco smoking among Chilean older people. Prevention measures are needed.

Association between Lifetime Tobacco Use and Alcohol Consumption Trajectories and Cardiovascular and Chronic Respiratory Diseases among Older People

“…We also know that not consuming tobacco in this country is associated with higher health and education expenditures, especially among poor individuals [ 34 ]. However, one in three Chileans and 19% of people aged 60 and over continue to smoke cigarettes [ 35 ]. With respect to alcohol health policies, in 2014, Chile introduced a tax increase for alcoholic drinks, but only in 2021 is a marketing regulation regarding the advertising and sponsorship of alcohol products being implemented.…”

“…Also, in order to increase the measurement quality of the survey, eight cognitive interviews and four usability tests were conducted during the pretest phase of the questionnaires to individuals from different educational backgrounds and genders. Based on the AAPOR’s response distribution rate calculations [ 35 ], the cooperation rate was 88.8%, the response rate was 66.5%, and the refusal rate was 8.3%. To be certain that our results were not affected by potential sample selection bias, the study sample was weighted to provide representative results for older adults aged 65–75 in the city of Santiago.…”

“…Also, in order to increase the measurement quality of the survey, eight cognitive interviews and four usability tests were conducted during the pretest phase of the questionnaires to individuals from different educational backgrounds and genders. Based on the AAPOR’s response distribution rate calculations [ 35 ], the cooperation rate was 88.8%, the response rate was 66.5%, and the refusal rate was 8.3%.…”