Vitamin D and all-cause mortality in older adults > 50 years - data from The Irish Longitudinal Study of Ageing
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DOI: 10.1017/s0029665120000610
Abstract: Abstract Background Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) has been linked with adverse health outcomes, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and mortality. The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) has previously shown that 13.1% of the Irish population… read more here.
Keywords: irish longitudinal; study ageing; cause mortality; study ... See more keywords
Atrial fibrillation and acceleration of frailty: findings from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing.
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab273
Abstract: INTRODUCTION both atrial fibrillation (AF) and frailty are increasingly prevalent with age. Cross-sectional studies have suggested a relationship between AF and frailty, but longitudinal data are lacking. We explored if the presence of AF was… read more here.
Keywords: study ageing; irish longitudinal; longitudinal study; atrial fibrillation ... See more keywords
Eight-year longitudinal falls trajectories and associations with modifiable risk factors: evidence from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afad037
Abstract: Abstract Background The label ‘faller’ and the associated stigma may reduce healthcare-seeking behaviours. However, falls are not inevitably progressive and many drivers are modifiable. This observational study described the 8-year longitudinal trajectories of self-reported falls… read more here.
Keywords: study ageing; year longitudinal; year; irish longitudinal ... See more keywords
An examination of the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in older adults in Ireland: Findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273948
Abstract: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) consists of the cluster of central obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension and atherogenic dyslipidaemia. It is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mortality. The prevalence of MetS has not been described… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; prevalence; metabolic syndrome; irish longitudinal ... See more keywords
Overprescribing among older people near end of life in Ireland: Evidence of prevalence and determinants from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278127
Abstract: International evidence shows that people approaching end of life (EOL) have high prevalence of polypharmacy, including overprescribing. Overprescribing may have adverse side effects for mental and physical health and represents wasteful spending. Little is known… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; potentially inadequate; end life; irish longitudinal ... See more keywords