Quality of life in and its correlates in elderly in Tehran, Iran

The purpose of this study was to examine quality of life and its correlates in elderly in Tehran metropolis.
This was a cross sectional study. A random sample of elderly living in Tehran was selected. from are randomly selected in proportional stratified and multiple-stage cluster sampling in this study. Data were collected using the health-related quality of elderly people life (EHRQOL) and Life Satisfaction Index-Z (LSI-Z).
In all 1147 elderly entered into the study. The highest score was for spiritual well being (mean: 90.76) while the lowest score were for social welfare and security (mean: 57.02) and healthy mind (mean 51.36) respectively. There was a positive correlation between higher life satisfaction and a better quality of life.
Improving quality of life in elderly needs attention. Perhaps improving living condition in this population could lead to improved quality of life.