The association of osteoporosis and geriatric syndromes in the elderly: data from the Russian epidemiological study EVKALIPT.

Unlabelled: Osteoporosis is associated with almost all geriatric syndromes (GSs), and the occurrence of osteoporosis in patients over 65 years of age increases by 1.2-2.5 times.

[The prevalence of anemia and its associations with other geriatric syndromes in subjects over 65 years old: data of Russian epidemiological study EVKALIPT].

Background: A low hemoglobin level in older adults impairs cognitive ability and functional status and associates with risk of falls and fractures, sarcopenia, malnutrition, depression, frailty, and decreased autonomy. Epidemiological data on the anemia prevalence in the geriatric population in our country is not available.

Aim: To assess the prevalence of anemia and analyze its associations with geriatric syndromes (GS) in subjects aged 65 years.

[The prevalence of osteoarthritis and its association with geriatric syndromes in people over 65: data from the Russian epidemiological study EVKALIPT].

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) in elderly and senile patients is not only common, but also one of the main diseases affecting the duration of active life, its quality, the appearance of addictions and loss of autonomy. Data on the relationship between OA and geriatric syndromes (GS) in our country are extremely scarce.

Aim: To estimate the prevalence of OA and to analyze its associations with HS in persons aged 65 years.

[Healthy life expectancy of people over age 65: results of the Russian epidemiological study EVCALIPT.].

Population health is an important indicator of the general well-being of the population, and it has it's practical significance, as it determines the costs of providing care, social and medical assistance for the elderly. The study presents an assessment of healthy life expectancy indicators of people over age 65 based on the results of the Russian epidemiological study EVCALIPT and a comparison of this results with data from other surveys in Russia and European countries.