The health status of elderly men: A community study

Rosa Gofin

doi:10.1016/S0033-3506(82)80006-1

The health status of elderly men: A community study

Rosa Gofin

Health Promotion, Social, & Behavioral Health

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The health status of 217 elderly men living in a neighbourhood of West Jerusalem was studied. Subjective good health was manifested by 47% of the population. However the coefficient of agreement with the doctor's appraisal of health was only 22%. Among the most prevalent disorders found, were cardiovascular diseases and symptoms of prostatic hypertrophy. A quarter of the men were impaired in their functional capacity. The elderly aged 75 and more were found the most affected. Dissatisfaction with life situation was found in 13% of the population. High use of medical services was reported.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	345-354
Number of pages	10
Journal	Public Health
Volume	96
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0033-3506(82)80006-1
State	Published - Nov 1982

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