News in the Press Fear of falling on the street due to a defect in the sidewalk affects 43% of older Brazilian adults Ministry of Health publishes research on population aging Seven out of ten Brazilians have one or more chronic diseases Most older adults in Brazil depend exclusively on the SUS, according to the Ministry of Health Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging highlights the importance of primary care The growth of the older population reinforces the need for actions aimed at the public The proportion of Brazilians with dementia has more than doubled in 30 years Brazilian research indicates that older adults drink more than recommended after the age of 60 Research supported by CNPq studies the physical and mental health of older adults during the pandemic What is the future of Alzheimer's disease in Brazil? In Brazil, the prevalence of falls among older adults in urban areas is 25% A third of older Brazilian adults have depressive symptoms, and 16% are lonely Being a woman increases the chances of suffering from sleep problems in old age, says a UFSC stud DECIT/SECTICS promotes discussion on the Decade of Healthy Aging in Brazil Interview given by Dr. Núbia Carelli to Jovem Pan radio to publicize the results of the study of sleep problems in older adults conducted with data from ELSI-BrazilStart 1:34:15 Chronic pain leads 30% of Brazilians to use opioids Older adults with a negative perception of their neighborhood are more likely to report sleep problems. Study identifies median age of natural menopause in the country How to differentiate chronic pain from common pain? Experts explain Population aging exposes inequalities and is a challenge for the State Low education level is a risk factor for cognitive decline in Brazil
