Tan Robby Carlo A, Castilla Kyler Kenn M, Garcia Angely P, Macatangay Kristine D, de la Vega Shelley Ann F, Serafico Michael E, Mensink Marco, de Groot Lisette
Department of Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Division of Human Nutrition & Health, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
AIMS Public Health. 2025 May 9;12(2):536-556. doi: 10.3934/publichealth.2025029. eCollection 2025.
As an effort in aligning with the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing, this paper reflects the methods and population characteristics from a comprehensive health and nutrition study among older Filipino adults.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among older adults aged ≥60 years ( = 562) across the country. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and -tests were performed by sex and age.
The overall mean age was (69.4 ± 6.3) years. The Body Mass Index was significantly higher among those 60-69 years old compared to those >70. The lifestyle and health information varied in terms of significance between the sex and age groups.
This comprehensive study presented the profile of participants and a detailed methodology. Utilizing the data is highly encouraged to develop evidence-based policies relevant to the country driven by the demographic shift.
作为与联合国健康老龄化十年保持一致的一项工作，本文反映了一项针对菲律宾老年成年人的综合健康与营养研究的方法及人群特征。
在全国范围内对年龄≥60岁的老年人（n = 562）进行了一项横断面研究。按性别和年龄进行了描述性统计、卡方检验和t检验。
总体平均年龄为（69.4±6.3）岁。60 - 69岁人群的体重指数显著高于70岁以上人群。生活方式和健康信息在性别和年龄组之间的显著性方面存在差异。
这项综合研究展示了参与者的概况和详细的方法。强烈鼓励利用这些数据制定由人口结构变化驱动的、与该国相关的循证政策。
