Cancer in Women over 50 Years of Age: A Focus on Smoking.

The increase in life expectancy worldwide has resulted in a greater prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with the occurrence of cancer among Brazilian women over the age of 50. A cross-sectional study with 622 women over the age of 50 was performed using a population survey.

Disability and multimorbidity in women older than 50 years: a population-based household survey.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of disability and associated factors in Brazilian women older than 50 years.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study (in the form of a population survey) of 622 women older than 50 years and residing in Campinas, Brazil. Disability was assessed through a questionnaire with seven items and defined as "being completely unable to perform any of them.

Prevalence of urinary incontinence and its association with multimorbidity in women aged 50 years or older: A population-based study.

Aims: To evaluate the prevalence and associated risk factors for urinary incontinence, as well as its association with multimorbidity among Brazilian women aged 50 or over.

Methods: This was a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional population-based study including 622 women 50 years or older, conducted in the city of Campinas-SP-Brazil. The dependent variable was Urinary Incontinence (UI), defined as any complaint of urine loss.

Factors associated with the onset of hypertension in women of 50 years of age or more in a city in Southeastern Brazil.

Purpose: To evaluate factors associated with hypertension in Brazilian women of 50 years of age or more.

Methods: A cross-sectional population based study using self-reports. A total of 622 women were included.

Factors associated with fragility fractures in women over 50 years of age: a population-based household survey.

Purpose: To analyze the prevalence of and factors associated with fragility fractures in Brazilian women aged 50 years and older.

Methods: This cross-sectional population survey, conducted between May 10 and October 31, 2011, included 622 women aged >50 years living in a city in southeastern Brazil. A questionnaire was administered to each woman by a trained interviewer.

Self-perception of sexual life and associated factors: a population study conducted in women aged 50 or more years.

Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of women aged 50 years or more who are sexually active and their self-perception with respect to their sexual lives. Associated factors were also assessed.

Methods: A cross-sectional, population-based, self-reported household survey involving 622 Brazilian women aged 50 years or more.

Treatment for menopausal symptoms and having health insurance were associated with a lower prevalence of falls among Brazilian women.

Objectives: Brazil has an aging population. This study aims to raise awareness of the prevalence and factors associated with falls among Brazilian women.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study with 622 women over 50 years of age was conducted between 05/10/11 and 10/31/11 in the city of Campinas/São Paulo/Brazil in the form of a population survey.

Factors associated with osteoporosis in Brazilian women: a population-based household survey.

Unlabelled: The aging of Brazilian population has been well-documented. A longer time since menopause, poor self-perception of health, and having arthrosis and balance problems are factors associated with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Poor self-perception of health, menopausal treatment with natural remedies, smoking, and decreased functional capacity are associated with early onset of the disease.

[Morbidity and associated factors in climacteric women: a population based study in women with 11 or more years of formal education].

Purpose: To evaluate factors associated with morbidities among Brazilian women aged 40-65 years and with 11 or more years of schooling.

Methods: A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional population-based study was conducted, using an anonymous self-report questionnaire completed by 377 women. Were evaluated, with this instrument, some morbidities (hypertension, diabetes, insomnia and depression) and sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical and reproductive factors.

Multimorbidity and associated factors in Brazilian women aged 40 to 65 years: a population-based study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of multimorbidity and associated factors in Brazilian women aged 40 to 65 years with 11 or more years of school education.

Methods: A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional population-based study was conducted using an anonymous self-report questionnaire completed by 377 women. The number of reported morbid conditions was evaluated (depression, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, urinary incontinence, and insomnia) and classified as none or one and two or more morbid conditions.