Mortality in community-dwelling elderly: coefficient and associated factors

ABSTRACT Objective: Analyze the coefficient, associated factors, and causes of mortality in community-dwelling elderly. Method: Longitudinal and analytical study. Data collection, at baseline, was performed in the elderly’s home. The first wave occurred after 42 months. Complementary data collection identified the cause of death. Variables analyzed: demographic, social, economic, and clinical. Logistic regression was used for data analysis. Results: The coefficient of mortality was 7.9%. The variables associated with mortality were longevity, inability to read, absence of religious practice, stroke, consultation, and hospitalization in the last 12 months. The main groups of primary causes of death were ill-defined and unspecified causes of mortality, respiratory system diseases, and neoplasms. Conclusion: The coefficient of mortality in community-dwelling elderly was lower than national and international studies investigated.

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Main Authors:	Boitrago,Sarah Caroline Oliveira de Souza, Souza,Andressa Samantha Oliveira, Cunha,Pâmela de Oliveira, Vieira,Maria Aparecida, Caldeira,Antônio Prates, Carneiro,Jair Almeida, Costa,Fernanda Marques da
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672021000900218
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