Publication: Elderly in a country going through epidemiological health transition - The example of Thailand
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1997-12-01
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12797707
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Mahidol University
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Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. Vol.1, No.1 (1997), 45-49
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P. Pongpaew, F. P. Schelp Elderly in a country going through epidemiological health transition - The example of Thailand. Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. Vol.1, No.1 (1997), 45-49. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/17853
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Elderly in a country going through epidemiological health transition - The example of Thailand
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A review of the available literature on the socio-economic-, health- and nutritional status of elderly in Thailand showed that the majority of individuals in this age group is still quite well-off. The fact that over 80% of them are living with their families puts them in a better social environment than their counterparts in western countries. The health- and nutritional status of most elderlys, with the exception of their vitamin status, is quite good. Biochemical indicators and intake data show deficiencies over a wide range for different vitamins. However, clinical signs of vitamin deficiencies are rare. Changes in the country's socio-economic environment and the increasing proportion of elderly people will challenge the health delivery sector to pay more attention to the care and service for the elderly in the future.