Table 1.
Prevalence of morbidity (of chronic diseases) in elderly people aged $60 years in Pachuca, Mexico
| Morbidity | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular diseases | ||
| Yes | 36 | 25.9 |
| Hypertension | ||
| Yes | 28 | 20.1 |
| Musculoskeletal disorders | ||
| Yes | 27 | 19.4 |
| Diabetes | ||
| Yes | 19 | 13.7 |
| Neurodegenerative disorders | ||
| Yes | 16 | 11.5 |
| Kidney diseases | ||
| Yes | 5 | 3.6 |
| Mental disorders | ||
| Yes | 5 | 3.6 |
| COPD/asthma | ||
| Yes | 3 | 2.2 |
| Visual impairment | ||
| Yes | 2 | 1.4 |
| Hearing disorders | ||
| Yes | 2 | 1.4 |
| Hypothyroidism | ||
| Yes | 1 | 0.7 |
| Multimorbidity | ||
| No (0–1 disease) | 101 | 72.7 |
| Yes (2 or more diseases) | 38 | 27.3 |
Abbreviation: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.