Older people

Research from 27 August 2010

Yannakoulia, M., Tyrovolas, S., Bountziouka, V., Papairakleous, N., Zeimbekis, A., Antonopoulou, M., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Polychronopoulos, E., Lionis, C., and Panagiotakos, D. The mediating effect of physical activity and smoking on the relationship between coffee drinking and body weight in elderly individuals: the Mediterranean islands study. J.Am.Geriatr.Soc. 58[6], 1208-1210. 1-6-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20722863

Research from 16 July 2010

Carvalho, A. A., Gomes, L., and Loureiro, A. M. [Smoking in elderly patients admitted to long-term care facilities.]. J.Bras.Pneumol. 36[3], 339-346. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20625672

Research from 25 June 2010

Dip, R. M. and Cabrera, M. A. Influenza vaccination in non-institutionalized elderly: a population-based study in a medium-sized city in Southern Brazil. Cad.Saude Publica 26[5], 1035-1044. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20563403

Research from 18 June 2010

Madruga, C. S., Ferri, C. P., Pinsky, I., Blay, S. L., Caetano, R., and Laranjeira, R. Tobacco use among the elderly: The first Brazilian National Survey (BNAS). Aging Ment.Health , 1-5. 7-6-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20544411

Research from 21 May 2010

Carvalho, A. A., Gomes, L., and Tavares, A. B. [Smoking in elderly in Brazilian homes for the aged]. Acta Med.Port. 23[2], 167-172. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20470463

Research from 30 April 2010

McGuire, L., Bouldin, E. L., Andresen, E. M., and Anderson, L. A. Examining Modifiable Health Behaviors, Body Weight, and Use of Preventive Health Services among Caregivers and Non-Caregivers Aged 65 years and Older in Hawaii, Kansas, and Washington Using 2007 BRFSS. J.Nutr.Health Aging 14[5], 373-379. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20424805
Sato, N., Kageyama, S., Chen, R., Suzuki, M., Tanioka, F., Kamo, T., Shinmura, K., Nozawa, A., and Sugimura, H. Association between neurexin 1 (NRXN1) polymorphisms and the smoking behavior of elderly Japanese. Psychiatr.Genet. 21-4-2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20414139
Sulander, T. The association of functional capacity with health-related behavior among urban home-dwelling older adults. Arch.Gerontol.Geriatr. 19-4-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20409598

Research from 12 March 2010

Ricci, N. A., Francisco, C. O., Rebelatto, M. N., and Rebelatto, J. R. Influence of history of smoking on the physical capacity of older people. Arch.Gerontol.Geriatr. 2-3-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20202702

Research from 26 February 2010

Yun, E. H., Kang, Y. H., Lim, M. K., Oh, J. K., and Son, J. M. The role of social support and social networks in smoking behavior among middle and older aged people in rural areas of South Korea: A cross-sectional study. BMC.Public Health 10[1], 78. 18-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20167103

Research from 5 February 2010

Shankar, A., McMunn, A., and Steptoe, A. Health-related behaviors in older adults relationships with socioeconomic status. Am.J.Prev.Med. 38[1], 39-46. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20117555

Research from 29 January 2010

Eldemire-Shearer, D., Holder-Nevins, D., Morris, C., and James, K. Prevention for better health among older persons: Are primary healthcare clinics in Jamaica meeting the challenge? West Indian Med.J. 58[4], 319-325. 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20099771