The epidemiology of dependency among urban-dwelling older people in the Dominican Republic; a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Demographic ageing, and the health transition will soon lead to large increases in the number of dependent older people in low and middle income countries. Despite its importance, this topic has not previously been studied.

Methods

A cross sectional catchment area one-phase survey of health conditions, dependency, care arrangements and caregiver strain among 2011 people aged 65 years and over in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Results

7.1% of participants required much care and a further 4.7% required at least some care. The prevalence of dependency increased sharply with increasing age. Dependent older people were less likely than others to have a pension and much less likely to have paid work, but no more likely to benefit from financial support from th

SUBMITTER: Acosta D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2551614 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature