Sociodemographic and clinical profile from the Brazilian very old 90+ study (BRAVO-90+).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive impairment and disability are frequent among the oldest-old population, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), where this population is rapidly increasing. However, studies on people aged 90 or older are scarce in these settings. Here we analyze the characteristics of the Brazilian Very Old 90+ (BRAVO 90+) study, a population-based sample of 90+ older adults who died in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Objective

To describe clinical and functional characteristics and investigate factors associated with cognitive impairment in Brazilian adults 90 years or older.

Methods

Data were collected at the time of death. Postmortem cognitive evaluation regarding cognitive abilities three months before death was performed using the Clinical Dementia Ratin

SUBMITTER: Ciciliati AMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12033638 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature