The prevalence, correlates and impact of dementia in Cuba. A 10/66 group population-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to estimate the prevalence, correlates and impact of dementia in Havana and Matanzas, Cuba.

Methods

A 1-phase catchment area survey of all over 65-year-old residents of 7 catchment areas in Havana and 1 in Matanzas was conducted. Dementia diagnosis was established according to DSM-IV and our own, pre-validated 10/66 criteria. The impact of dementia was assessed through associations with needs for care, cutting back on work to care and caregiver psychological morbidity.

Results

We interviewed 2,944 older people, a response proportion of 96.4%. The prevalence of DSM-IV dementia was 6.4% and that of 10/66 dementia 10.8%. Both dementia outcomes were associated with older age, less education, a family history of dementia, shorter leg length and smaller

SUBMITTER: Llibre Rodriguez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2855229 | biostudies-literature | 2008

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature