Publications by authors named "Valdes-Corchado Pedro"
Article Synopsis
- This study focuses on the demographic and health characteristics of adults aged 100 and over in Mexico City, addressing a gap in existing research in Latin America.
- It involved a comprehensive assessment of 393 centenarians, revealing a mean age of 101.82 years, a significant female majority, and relatively low residency in nursing homes.
- Results indicate centenarians report good self-perception of health, with low prevalence of major illnesses like diabetes and dyslipidemia, but notable issues like malnutrition and osteoarthrosis, highlighting the unique health profile of this elderly population.
