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Factors associated with cognitive impairment in older adults in Chile
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: The risk factors for the development of cognitive impairment are not well known. Aim: To identify socio-demographic, lifestyle and health-related factors associated with cognitive impairment in older Chilean ...
Factors associated with falls in older adults in chile. Analysis of the National Health Survey 2009-2010
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: A decrease in functional capacity due to ageing is one of the main risk factors for falls in older people. Aim: To investigate factors associated with falls in Chilean older adults. Material and Methods: We ...
Association of physical inactivity with obesity, diabetes, hypertension and metabolic syndrome in the chilean population
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Physical inactivity is an important cardiovascular risk factor. Aim: To investigate the association of physical inactivity with obesity, metabolic markers, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and metabolic ...
Risk of cognitive impairment among older people with diabetes or family history of the disease
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Although cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an impaired cognitive function, the impact of diabetes on cognitive function in Chilean adults is unknown. Aim: To investigate the association of diabetes ...
The joint effect of sitting time and obesity on the odds of developing type 2 diabetes
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Obesity and sedentary behavior are risk factors acting independently in the development of type 2 diabetes. Aim: To investigate whether the association between diabetes and obesity is modified by the levels of ...