QUALITY OF LIFE OF GERIATRIC PEOPLE IN ARAD: SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND MEDICAL ISSUES

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Article Title:	QUALITY OF LIFE OF GERIATRIC PEOPLE IN ARAD: SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND MEDICAL ISSUES
Authors:	Tataru Ana-Liana1,2, Furău Cristian1,2, Furău Gheorghe1,2, Crângu Ionescu3, Dimitriu Mihai3 , Afilon Jompan2, Stănescu Casiana1,2, Dașcău Voicu1,2
Affiliation:	1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Arad County Clinical Hospital 2Vasile Goldis“ Western University of Arad 3„Carol Davila” University, Bucharest
Abstract:	Ageing, one of the most important global problems of humanity, represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time, encompassing physical, psychological, and social changes. A study was conducted on a sample of 400 women and 400 men aged between 41 and 80 years in Arad. Individuals were selected from both urban and rural areas, being able to highlight the differences between the lifestyles of the two areas. In quantitative research the instrument of investigation, the questionnaire, was individually applied by doctors and residents. The main indicators that we investigated are: age, occupation, and due to the retirement debut, the environment and living conditions, education level, family history, personal history physiological and pathological, morbid condition, medication administered. We also investigated the nutritional factors, physical activity, psychosocial factors and neuropsychiatric activity. The study objective was to analyze the effects of aging on central quality of life of the elderly in Arad. The problem of population aging is a great social problem in a society where demographic statistic show an accelerated growth in the number of older people; Moreover, this age group has a wide range of needs, whose knowledge and understanding require special attention from all those with whom they have contact.
Keywords:	Ageing, quality of life, medical problems, socio-economic issues
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*Correspondence:	Tataru Ana-Liana, “Vasile Goldis“ Western University of Arad, Faculty of Medicine, No 18, G. Barițiu St, Arad, Romania, 0749058775, ana.liana.tataru@gmail.com