An overview of the healthy aging program for PinoY (HAPPY) senior citizens research: A cross-sectional study among community-dwelling older Filipinos.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As an effort in aligning with the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing, this paper reflects the methods and population characteristics from a comprehensive health and nutrition study among older Filipino adults.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among older adults aged ≥60 years (n = 562) across the country. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and t-tests were performed by sex and age.

Results

The overall mean age was (69.4 ± 6.3) years. The Body Mass Index was significantly higher among those 60-69 years old compared to those >70. The lifestyle and health information varied in terms of significance between the sex and age groups.

Discussion

This comprehensive study presented the profile of participants and a detailed met

SUBMITTER: Tan RCA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12277775 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature