Questionnaire-questionnaire, how old should I live?
10-year mortality rate for elderly people
Assessing medical risk, especially for elderly people, can be a very difficult task, since a person's life expectancy is affected by many factors, ranging from the environment to chronic diseases. Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco, working under the guidance of associate Professor Sei Lee, have proposed a new tool that should help specialists determine the probability of 10-year survival of people over the age of 50. Perhaps, over time, its use will even have a positive impact on this indicator.
According to the authors, there are universal recommendations that most healthcare professionals are very familiar with, such as undergoing colonoscopy every 10 years and mammograms every 2 years. However, it makes sense to consider them in the context of each specific situation.
The authors analyzed data collected in the period 1998-2008 as part of the Study of the Relationship between Health and Retirement (Health and Retirement Study) for more than 20,000 people aged 50-80 years, representing a nationally representative sample of independently living adults of this age category. Based on the results obtained, they developed the so-called "mortality rate", which includes 12 indicators. The scoring system used in the development of this coefficient was based on risk factors and the survival rate of study participants at the end of the 10-year period.
This questionnaire is intended for the assessment of the condition of geriatric patients carried out by the attending physician in a medical institution. It is not intended for independent use by patients. It should not be considered as a medical recommendation. If you have any questions regarding your health condition, consult with your doctor.
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How old are you? (see below) |
Number of points _______ |
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Floor (W/M) M – 2 points |
Number of points _______ |
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a. Weight, kg: __________ Body mass index = BMI < 25 = 1 point |
Number of points _______ |
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Has your doctor ever told you that you have diabetes or elevated blood sugar? (Yes/No) Yes = 1 point |
Number of points _______ |
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Has your doctor ever told you that you have cancer or a malignant tumor, with the exception of small skin growths? (Yes/No) Yes = 2 points |
Number of points _______ |
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Do you have a chronic lung disease that limits your ability to perform everyday tasks or forces you to resort to inhaling oxygen at home? Yes = 2 points |
Number of points _______ |
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Has your doctor ever told you that you have congestive heart failure? (Yes/No) Yes = 2 points |
Number of points _______ |
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Have you smoked cigarettes in the last week? (Yes/No) Yes = 2 points |
Number of points _______ |
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Do you experience any difficulties when taking a shower or bath due to health or memory problems? (Yes/No) Yes = 2 points |
Number of points _______ |
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Do you experience any difficulties due to health or memory problems, managing your finances, including paying bills and tracking expenses? (Yes/No) Yes = 2 points |
Number of points _______ |
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Do you experience any difficulties due to health or memory problems when walking several blocks? (Yes/No) Yes = 2 points |
Number of points _______ |
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Do you experience any difficulties due to health or memory problems when you pull or push large objects, for example, a chair? (Yes/No) Yes = 1 point |
Number of points _______ |
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TOTAL POINTS ________ |
Article by Marisa Cruz et al. Predicting 10-Year Mortality for Older Adult, in which specialists can find both details about the development of the methodology and a way to interpret the results, is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Evgeniya Ryabtseva
Portal "Eternal youth" http://vechnayamolodost.ru based on the materials of the University of California, San Francisco:
New Clinical Tool Assesses Health Risks for Older Adults.
06.03.2013