Prevalence of organic brain syndrome in an elderly population in a metropolitan population of southeastern Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101994000100004Keywords:
Organic mental disorders^i2^sepidemiol, Depression^i2^sepidemiol, Aged, QuestionnairesAbstract
This paper is a summary of the main findings concerning organic brain syndrome (O.S.S.) in a prevalence study carried out among the elderly population of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The project selected three districts of the city - Copacabana, Meier and Santa Cruz - in view of a set of indicators. The study for the validation and reliability of the diagnostic instrument was carried out in the district of Copacabana. Prevelence results for organic brain syndrome were 5.9% in Copacabana, 9.84% in Meier and 29,75% in Santa Cruz. Several hypotheses have been formulated in the attempt to explain such diverse results within a single city. Associations with a variety of socio-economic indicators are presented. Dependence and loss of autonomy in elderly people are closely associated with organic brain syndrome. The results are compared with national and international findings.Downloads
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1994-02-01
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Veras, R. P., & Coutinho, E. (1994). Prevalence of organic brain syndrome in an elderly population in a metropolitan population of southeastern Brazil . Revista De Saúde Pública, 28(1), 26-37. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101994000100004