The Prevalence of Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia among Elderlies Over 60 Years of Age of Sahlan Area in Tabriz

The number of elderlies is increasing in Iran and the world dramatically. Noncommunicable diseases are the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among elderly people. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia among elderlies of Sahlan area of Tabriz, Iran. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 245 elderlies who were 60 years of age or older (126 females, 119 males). The questionnaire of Ministry of Health on older people was formulated for them. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 software and chi-square test. The results showed that 26.9% of the participants were in the normal range of weight, 31.02% were overweight and 42.04% had obesity. In total, the prevalence of hypertension was 42.44% which was 53.96% among women and 30.25% among men (P-value=0.04). The prevalence of diabetes was 20.81% which was 26.98% among women and 14.28% among men. The prevalence of hyperlipidemia was 50.6%, which was 56.34% among women and 44.53% among men. Assessing the screening of obesity, hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia among elderlies of Sahlan area showed that the prevalence of overweight, obesity, hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia was high. Therefore, the management of these problems needs education, follow-up and thoughtful planning.