Medical and dental status of a culture in transition, the case of the Inuit elderly of Canada

The medical and dental status, and drug utilisation pattern of Canadian Inuit elders (60+years) were evaluated. Inuit elders averaged 6.3 medical conditions per person, primarily nervous system‐sense organ deficits, respiratory problems and systemic infections. The mean number of drugs being used wa...

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Published in:Gerodontology
Main Authors: Galan, Douglas, Odlum, Olva, Grymonpre, Ruby, Brecx, Michel
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1993
Subjects:
Geriatrics and Gerontology
General Dentistry
Canada
inuit
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-2358.1993.tb00079.x
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Summary:The medical and dental status, and drug utilisation pattern of Canadian Inuit elders (60+years) were evaluated. Inuit elders averaged 6.3 medical conditions per person, primarily nervous system‐sense organ deficits, respiratory problems and systemic infections. The mean number of drugs being used was 2.5 per person, primarily analgesics, bronchodilators and antibiotics. Poorly fitting dentures, and high levels of tooth decay, periodontal disease, soft tissue and TMJ anomalies were documented. Compared to older southern Canadians, the medical and dental findings for these Inuit elders were different. Drug utilisation rates were consistent with older southern Canadians, but different drugs were taken.

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