[Social and health profile of the elderly population in Lima and Cuzco].

Abstract

"Using a social focus approach, [this] research analyses the situation of health and self determination related to the environment of the aging population in Lima and Cusco [Peru], considering their ecological differences. One of the main results of the study is that of a high percentage of aged people without relatives living alone mainly in [institutions]. With regard to the health situation, almost one third of the interviewed in Lima declared [themselves] to be in good condition. However, in the highlands only 17% of the aging population achieves that condition." (SUMMARY IN ENG)