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Older people

Research from 16 October 2008

• Strandberg AY, Strandberg TE, Pitkala K, Salomaa VV, Tilvis RS, Miettinen TA. The effect of smoking in midlife on health-related quality of life in old age: a 26-year prospective study. Archives of Internal Medicine 168[18], 1968-1974. 13 October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18852397

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Research results for 10 October 2008

• Abdullah AS, Lam TH, Chan SK, Leung GM, Chi I, Ho WW et al. Effectiveness of a mobile smoking cessation service in reaching elderly smokers and predictors of quitting. BMC.Geriatr. 8[1], 25. 6 October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18837985

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Research results from 18 September 2008

• Nicita M, V, Basile G, Maltese G, Nicita MC, Gangemi S, Caruso C. Smoking, health and aging. Immun.Ageing 5[1], 10. 16 September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18796145

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Research results from 5 September 2008

• Madsen C, Durand KL, Nafstad P, Schwarze PE, Ronningen KS, Haheim LL. Associations between environmental exposures and serum concentrations of Clara cell protein among elderly men in Oslo, Norway. Environmental Research . 30 August 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18762291
• Papaioannou A, Kennedy CC, Cranney A, Hawker G, Brown JP, Kaiser SM et al. Risk factors for low BMD in healthy men age 50 years or older: a systematic review. Osteoporosis International . 29 August 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18758880

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Research results from 21 August 2008

• Spalding MC, Sebesta SC. Geriatric screening and preventive care. American Family Physician 78[2], 206-215. 15 July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18697503

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Research from 14 August 2008

• Ruggiero C, Metter EJ, Melenovsky V, Cherubini A, Najjar SS, Ble A et al. High Basal metabolic rate is a risk factor for mortality: the Baltimore longitudinal study of aging. J.Gerontol.A Biol.Sci.Med.Sci. 63[7], 698-706. July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18693224
• Cataldo JK, Malone RE. False Promises: The Tobacco Industry, "Low Tar" Cigarettes, and Older Smokers. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society . 4 August 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18691279

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Research from 7 August 2008

• Chin AV, Robinson DJ, O'Connell H, Hamilton F, Bruce I, Coen R et al. Vascular biomarkers of cognitive performance in a community-based elderly population: the Dublin Healthy Ageing study. Age and Ageing . 30 July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18667454
• Allen SC. What determines the ability to stop smoking in old age? Age and Ageing . 29 July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: No abstract available
• Atlantis E, Martin SA, Haren MT, Taylor AW, Wittert GA. Lifestyle factors associated with age-related differences in body composition: the Florey Adelaide Male Aging Study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 88[1], 95-104. July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18614729

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Research results from 4 July 2008

• Reuser M, Bonneux L, Willekens F. The burden of mortality of obesity at middle and old age is small. A life table analysis of the US Health and Retirement Survey. European Journal of Epidemiology . 27 June 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18584293
• Scazufca M, Menezes PR, Araya R, Di Rienzo VD, Almeida OP, Gunnell D et al. Risk factors across the life course and dementia in a Brazilian population: results from the Sao Paulo Ageing & Health Study (SPAH). International Journal of Epidemiology . 26 June 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18583392

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Research results from 27 June 2008

• Hendry M, Williams NH, Wilkinson C. A survey of local health promotion initiatives for older people in Wales. BMC Public Health [electronic resource] 8[1], 217. 20 June 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18565238
• Chou KL. The Prevalence and Clustering of Four Major Lifestyle Risk Factors in Hong Kong Chinese Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Health . 18 June 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18562762
• Fujisawa K, Takata Y, Matsumoto T, Esaki M, Ansai T, Iida M. Impact of smoking on mortality in 80-year-old Japanese from the general population. Gerontology 54[4], 210-216. 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18560238

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Research results from 6 June 2008

• Berecki-Gisolf J, Hockey R, Dobson A. Adherence to bisphosphonate treatment by elderly women. Menopause.  26 May 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18520695
• Brega AG, Grigsby J, Kooken R, Hamman RF, Baxter J. The impact of executive cognitive functioning on rates of smoking cessation in the San Luis Valley Health and Aging Study. Age and Ageing . 30 May 2008.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18515287

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Research results from 9 May 2008

• Bauer P, Barthelmes D, Kurz M, Fleischhauer JC, Sutter FK. The potential effect of population development, smoking and antioxidant supplementation on the future epidemiology of age-related macular degeneration in Switzerland. Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde 225[5], 376-379. May 2008.  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18454376
• Luijendijk HJ, Stricker BH, Hofman A, Witteman JC, Tiemeier H. Cerebrovascular risk factors and incident depression in community-dwelling elderly. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica . 28 April 2008.  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18452572

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Research results from 4th April 2008

• Weyerer S, Eifflaender-Gorfer S, Kohler L, Jessen F, Maier W, Fuchs A et al. Prevalence and risk factors for depression in non-demented primary care attenders aged 75 years and older. J Affect.Disord.  25 March 2008.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18372049

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Research results for 28th March 2008

• Antonelli Inc, Corsonello A, Pedone C, Corica F, Carbonin P. Depression and drug utilization in an elderly population. Ther.Clin.Risk Manag. 1[1], 55-60. March 2005.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18360544

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Research results from 14th March 2008

• Panagiotakos DB, Polystipioti A, Polychronopoulos E. Prevalence of type 2 diabetes and physical activity status in elderly men and women from Cyprus (the MEDIS Study). Asia Pac.J.Public Health 19[3], 22-28. 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18330401

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Research results from 7th March 2008

• Wallace JI, Buchner DM, Grothaus L, Leveille S, Tyll L, LaCroix AZ et al. Implementation and effectiveness of a community-based health promotion program for older adults. J.Gerontol.A Biol.Sci.Med.Sci. 53[4], M301-M306. July 1998.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18314570

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Research results from 15 February 2008

• Luchsinger JA, Patel B, Tang MX, Schupf N, Mayeux R. Body mass index, dementia, and mortality in the elderly. J.Nutr.Health Aging 12[2], 127-131. February 2008.
  Abstract or full-text available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18264640.
  Item Type: Journal Article

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Research results from 14 December 2007

• Ford J, Spallek M, Dobson A. Self-rated health and a healthy lifestyle are the most important predictors of survival in elderly women. Age and Ageing . 6 December 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18063655

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Research results from 28 September 2007

• Kim S, De La RM, Rice CP, Delva J. Prevalence of smoking and drinking among older adults in seven urban cities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Substance Use and Misuse 42[9], 1455-1475. 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17886142

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Research results for 21 September 2007

• Suwala M, Drygas W, Gerstenkorn A. [Eldery ex-smokers and their health status]. Pol.Merkur Lekarski. 22[132], 532-535. June 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17874623

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Research results for 31 August 2007

• Cataldo JK. Clinical implications of smoking and aging: breaking through the barriers. Journal of Gerontological Nursing 33[8], 32-41. August 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17718376

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Research results for 24 August 2007

• Shah A. Is there a relationship between elderly suicide rates and smoking? A cross-national study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry . 21 August 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17708583

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Research results from 17 August 2007

• Nicita-Mauro V, Lo BC, Mento A, Nicita-Mauro C, Maltese G, Basile G. Smoking, aging and the centenarians. Experimental Gerontology . 4 July 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17686596

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Research results from 22 June 2007

• Lam TH, Li ZB, Ho SY, Chan WM, Ho KS, Tham MK et al. Smoking, quitting and mortality in an elderly cohort of 56,000 Hong Kong Chinese. Tobacco Control 16[3], 182-189. June 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17565138

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Research results from 25 May 2007

• Maglione M, Larson C, Giannotti T, Lapin P. Use of medicare summary notice inserts to generate interest in the medicare stop smoking program. American Journal of Health Promotion 21[5], 422-425. May 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17515006

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Research results from 2 March 2007

• Van Der Horst Graat JM, Terpstra JS, Kok FJ, Schouten EG. Alcohol, smoking, and physical activity related to respiratory infections in elderly people. Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging 11[1], 80-85. January 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17315086

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Research results from 23 February 2007

• Rapuri PB, Gallagher JC, Smith LM. Smoking is a risk factor for decreased physical performance in elderly women. The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 62[1], 93-99. January 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17301045

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Research results from 16 February 2007

• Mossakowska M, Broczek K, Rajska-Neumann A, Wieczorowska-Tobis K. [How often and how much have Polish centenarians smoked?]. Przeglad Lekarski 63[10], 1105-1107. 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17288229
• Suwala M, Drygas W, Gerstenkorn A. [Subjective and objective health status ex-smokers among elderly persons. CINDI WHO survey]. Przeglad Lekarski 63[10], 1095-1098. 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17288227

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Research results from 9 February 2007

• Cooper TV, Resor MR, Stoever CJ, Dubbert PM. Physical activity and physical activity adherence in the elderly based on smoking status. Addictive Behaviors . 11 January 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17275199

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Research results from 12 January 2007

• Tait RJ, Hulse GK, Waterreus A, Flicker L, Lautenschlager NT, Jamrozik K et al. Effectiveness of a smoking cessation intervention in older adults. Addiction 102[1], 148-155. January 2007.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17207132
   

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Research results from 8 December 2006

• Sulander T, Rahkonen O, Nissinen A, Uutela A. Association of smoking status with obesity and diabetes among elderly people. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics . 1 December 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17141889

Research articles from 27 October 2006

• Burstein AH, Fullerton T, Clark DJ, Faessel HM. Pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability after single and multiple oral doses of varenicline in elderly smokers. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 46[11], 1234-1240. November 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17050788
• Kerr S, Watson H, Tolson D, Lough M, Brown M. Smoking after the age of 65 years: a qualitative exploration of older current and former smokers¿ views on smoking, stopping smoking, and smoking cessation resources and services. Health & Social Care in the Community 14[6], 572-582. November 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17059499

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Research articles from 1 September 2006

• Shimokata H. [How far should life-style be corrected in the elderly?]. Nippon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 43[4], 462-464. July 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16937934

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Research articles from 25 August 2006

• Peixoto SV, Firmo JO, Lima-Costa MF. [Health conditions and smoking among older adults in two communities in Brazil (The Bambui and Belo Horizonte Health Surveys).]. Cadernos de Saude Publica 22[9], 1925-1934. September 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16917590

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Research articles from 18 August 2006

• Chaaya M, Mehio-Sibai A, El Chemaly S. Smoking patterns and predictors of smoking cessation in elderly populations in Lebanon. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease 10[8], 917-923. August 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16898378

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Research articles from 4 August 2006

• Schofield I. Supporting older people to quit smoking. Nursing Older People 18[6], 29-33. July 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16878810

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Research articles from 21 July 2006

• Abdullah AS, Ho LM, Kwan YH, Cheung WL, McGhee SM, Chan WH. Promoting smoking cessation among the elderly: what are the predictors of intention to quit and successful quitting? Journal of Aging and Health 18[4], 552-564. August 2006.
  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16835389

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