Sociological and environmental factors associated with mental health. A follow up study of patients with Geriatric Depression and Cognitive Impairment.

CAROL DILLON; JORGE LOPEZ CAMELO; SILVINA HEISECKE; FERNANDO TARAGANO

Boston

Congreso; 20th International Conference of Functional Food Center - 8th International Symposium of ASFFBC. Functional and Medical Foods for Chronic Diseases: Bioactive Compounds and Biomarkers; 2016

Functional Food Center

Background: Sociological factors such as economical burden, caregivers´ burden, gender, and activity, are associated with depression. Depression in older adults is a very common condition that creates a major problem for public health. A high percentage of this population is under diagnosed in primary care. The interconnected nature of people and the planet mean that solutions that benefit both the planet and human health lie within reach. The concept of planetary health is based on the understanding that human health and human civilization depend on flourishing natural systems and the wise stewardship of those natural systems. Objectives: The objectives of this work were to: investigate the epidemiology of this disease (causes and risk factors), its implication in cognitive and functional status, quality of life and generated costs. To make a follow up of the patients with geriatric depression associated to cognitive impairment.Materials and Methods: Patients who consulted for memory problems associated with depression to a memory clinic from a public and a private Hospital were recruited during the years 2005 to 2007. A semi-structured neuropsychiatric interview and an extensive neuropsychological battery with complementary studies were performed.Results: A hundred and one depressive patients and 25 normal controls were evaluated. There was a significant prevalence and incidence of depression in the geriatric population.Risk factors: significant differences (p