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Healthy Aging and its Determinants Among Community-dwelling Older Persons in East Coast, Malaysia: A Multidimensional Assessment.

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    • الموضوع:
      MALAYSIA
    • نبذة مختصرة :
      Objectives: Exploring the possibility of healthy aging among older persons is crucial for achieving optimal health in the growing older population. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, pattern, and determinants of healthy aging among older persons in Terengganu, Malaysia. Methods: We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study involving older persons aged ≥ 60 years. An interviewer-guided questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, and physical assessments were administered to operationalize healthy aging based on a multidimensional concept. Results: Among the 765 older persons surveyed, only 14.1% (95% CI: 11.64-16.59) were classified as healthy agers. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that superior intrinsic religiosity (odds ratio (OR) = 3.42; 95% CI: 1.34-8.73), higher social interaction (OR = 2.82; 95% CI: 1.32-6.04), larger calf circumference (OR = 2.05; 95% CI: 1.24-3.38), taking water intake ≥ 5 cups per day (OR = 2.01; 95% CI: 1.23-3.30), better gait speed (OR = 1.71; 95% CI: 1.04-2.80), having savings (OR = 1.71; 95% CI: 1.10-2.66), and normal waist circumference (OR = 1.63; 95% CI: 1.04-2.55) were found positively associated with healthy aging. Conclusions: Only one in 10 older persons in the state met all the criteria for healthy aging. Specific aspects of religious status, social interaction, socioeconomic, behavioral, physical, and nutritional factors were found to predict healthy ageing in this population. These important determinants should be considered in developing a well-defined and comprehensive public health policy to promote healthy aging in the nation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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