Publications by authors named "Troncoso-Pantoja C"
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- Frailty is a common issue among older adults in Chile, but its specific prevalence across different regions had not been previously identified.
- This study analyzed data from over 3,000 participants aged 40 and above to determine frailty levels using a 49-item Frailty Index, categorizing individuals as robust, pre-frail, or frail.
- Results showed that the national prevalence was 47.6% robust, 40.6% pre-frail, and 11.8% frail, with higher frailty rates found in the central regions, particularly among older women and those with lower education levels.
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- The study explored the link between sedentary behavior, the FTO gene, and obesity markers in a Chilean population, focusing on how sedentary time might affect genetic predisposition to obesity.
- Data was gathered from 409 participants, measuring adiposity markers like body weight and BMI, while sedentary behaviors were tracked using accelerometers.
- Findings showed that higher sedentary time is more strongly associated with increased body weight and waist circumference in individuals carrying the risk variant of the FTO gene compared to non-risk carriers.
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- A Body Shape Index (ABSI) is a new obesity measurement that focuses on body volume and might be better than BMI in predicting health risks related to obesity, especially regarding chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes.
- This study analyzed data from 4,874 Chilean adults to see how ABSI correlates with blood sugar levels, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and self-reported type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
- Results showed that higher ABSI scores were strongly linked to increased glycemia, higher HbA1c levels, and greater odds of having T2DM, suggesting ABSI could serve as a useful tool for assessing obesity-related metabolic risks
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- The study focuses on identifying multimorbidity patterns and their impact on mortality in a representative Chilean population, using data from 3,701 participants from the 2009-2010 National Health Survey.
- Different classes of health conditions were identified: Class 1 (healthiest), Class 2 (depression/cardiovascular disease/cancer), and Class 3 (hypertension/chronic kidney disease), with Classes 2 and 3 showing significantly higher risks of mortality.
- After adjustments, Class 2 had a 45% higher mortality risk and Class 3 had a 98% higher risk compared to Class 1, highlighting hypertension as a critical factor in morbidity and mortality associations.
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- - The study aimed to explore how a lifestyle score, based on seven modifiable behaviors, affects all-cause mortality in the Chilean population.
- - Participants were assigned scores ranging from 0 (less healthy) to 7 (healthiest) based on their habits, and results showed that those with lower scores had a significantly higher mortality risk over a 10.9-year follow-up period.
- - It concludes that promoting healthier lifestyle choices through public health strategies could reduce mortality risk among Chileans, as less healthy individuals had a mortality risk 2.55 times greater than the healthiest group.
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- A study conducted in Chile aimed to assess adherence to Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (GABA) among adolescents aged 15-19, focusing on their diet and its relationship with health metrics.
- Only 5.6% of participants met three or more GABA recommendations, with higher compliance in water and legumes consumption, and notable differences in dietary habits between genders.
- The findings indicate that many adolescents struggle to follow GABA guidelines, which can negatively impact their overall health and lifestyle.
Background: A low education level has been associated with cognitive impairment in older adults.
Aim: To determine the association between educational attainment and suspicion of cognitive imparirment in older Chilean population.
Material And Methods: Data from 2,005 adults aged ≥ 60 years assessed during 2016-2017 Chilean National Health Survey were included.
Objective: To identify the association between oral health and suspected cognitive impairment in older adults in Chile.
Method: Cross-sectional study including 1826 people ≥60 years who participated in the National Health Survey of Chile, 2016-2017. Oral health was evaluated by the number of teeth, presence of caries, use of dental prostheses, self-reported oral health, and pain and/or discomfort in the oral cavity.
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- Recent research indicates a link between low vitamin D levels and cognitive impairment in older adults, particularly in Chile.
- A study involving 1,287 Chilean participants aged 65 and over assessed their vitamin D levels and cognitive function, revealing significant deficits in vitamin D among the majority.
- Results showed that individuals with severe vitamin D deficiency had nearly double the odds of cognitive impairment, suggesting a potential area for further investigation into their relationship.
Objectives: Older adults with poor oral health may be at higher risk of being pre-frail or frail. However, very few studies have examined this association in Latin American countries and middle-aged individuals. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between oral health and frailty status among Chilean adults ≥40 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis research aimed (1) to examine the agreement between body mass index (BMI)-based nutritional status and perceived nutritional status overall and by socio-demographic factors and (2) to state the association between the accuracy of weight perception and weight control practices in the Chilean adult population. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out with 5,192 Chilean adult participants from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016-2017. Agreement between BMI-based weight status and body weight perception for the total sample and across subgroups was determined using the weighted kappa coefficient.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The adaptation of older people to nursing homes may be problematic. Scales to assess the degree of adaptation are required.
Aim: To adapt and evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Scale of Adaptation of the Older Adults to their Residence (EAPAR) in the Chilean population.
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- Depression is common among adults in Chile, with higher prevalence in women and linked to various health and psychosocial issues.* -
- In addition to gender differences, factors such as frailty, severe chronic pain, multiple diseases, and perceived stress significantly contribute to depression in both men and women.* -
- The study reveals that social support and financial stress also affect depression rates, highlighting a complex interplay of sociodemographic and health-related factors.*
Objective: To investigate the relationship of a healthy eating score with depression in Chilean older adults.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Setting: Older adults from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016-2017.
Background: Adiposity and education are two independent risk factors for type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, there is limited evidence whether both education and adiposity are associated with T2D in an additive manner in the Chilean population.
Aim: To investigate the joint association between adiposity and education with T2D in the Chilean adult population.
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- Legumes are recommended for consumption twice a week in Chile to enhance health, but only 24% of Chilean adults currently meet this guideline.
- The study analyzed data from over 5,000 participants and found that being a widower decreases the likelihood of complying with legume intake, while older adults (70-80 years), rural residents, and people in the Maule region were more likely to adhere to the recommendations.
- Overall, there are notable differences in legume consumption habits based on sociodemographic factors, emphasizing the need for targeted nutritional interventions.
The FTO rs17817449 Polymorphism is Not Associated With Sedentary Time, Physical Activity, or Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Findings From the GENADIO Cross-Sectional Study.
J Phys Act Health
September 2021
Background: Genetic variants within the FTO gene have been associated with increased adiposity and metabolic markers; however, there is limited evidence regarding the association of FTO gene variants with physical activity-related variables. The authors aimed to investigate the association of the rs17817449 single-nucleotide polymorphism of FTO with physical activity, sedentary time, and cardiorespiratory fitness in Chilean adults.
Methods: A total of 409 participants from the GENADIO study were included and genotyped for the rs17817449 single-nucleotide polymorphism of FTO in this cross-sectional study.
Background: Water is an essential nutrient for cellular homeostasis and life. Drinking ≥ 6 glasses (1.5 L/day) is the recommendation of daily water intake (RIAD).
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- The study examined how specific gene variants affect obesity and metabolic markers in non-diabetic Chilean adults, focusing on the SLC16A11 gene and its rs75493593 polymorphism.
- It involved 263 participants and used real-time PCR to analyze the association of this gene variant with various health metrics like insulin levels, body mass index (BMI), and lipid profiles through linear regression.
- Findings revealed that the minor allele of the variant is common among Chileans and is linked to higher insulin levels and BMI, indicating potential early metabolic risks that could lead to type 2 diabetes.
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- Handgrip strength is an important measure of frailty in older adults, and this study aimed to assess its prevalence among older Chileans.
- A cross-sectional analysis looked at 244 individuals aged 60 and above, revealing that 29% had low grip strength, with defined thresholds of ≤ 15 kg for women and ≤ 27 kg for men.
- The findings showed that grip strength decreases significantly with age, with low grip strength affecting 18% of 60-year-olds, and rising sharply to 79% in 90-year-olds for men and 56.3% for women.