Table 2 Health status problems of studied elderly people (n = 235)
From: Relationship between morality, happiness, and social support among elderly people
Variables | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
Chronic diseases | 185 | 78.7 |
Types of chronic diseases | ||
Hypertension | 111 | 47.2 |
Heart diseases | 50 | 21.3 |
Renal disease | 14 | 6.0 |
Arthritis | 76 | 32.3 |
Diabetes | 77 | 32.8 |
CNS diseases | 11 | 4.7 |
Liver diseases | 14 | 6.0 |
Osteoporosis | 21 | 8.9 |
Respiratory system diseases | 14 | 6.0 |
Digestive system diseases | 35 | 14.9 |
Thyroid diseases | 9 | 3.8 |
Medication | 185 | 78.7 |
Number of medication | ||
Mean ±SD | 3.1 ± 2.9 | |
Range | 0–18 | |