THỰC TRẠNG MÔ HÌNH BỆNH TẬT NGƯỜI CAO TUỔI TẠI XÃ MINH THẠNH, THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂM 2025

Abstract

Objective: Description of the current status of elderly disease models in Minh Thanh commune, Ho Chi Minh City in 2025. Research method: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study on 627 elderly people from 5 hamlets of Minh Thanh commune, Ho Chi Minh City, during a periodic health check-up for the elderly from May 2025 to June 2025. Results: Showed that the female population is in the majority (64.9%), and the average age of the elderly is 68 (± 10,3). The most popular age group is 60-69 years old, accounting for (49.1%). The leading disease groups according to ICD-10 are the musculoskeletal system (72.2%), the endocrine, nutritional and metabolic system (64.4%), the circulatory system (55.3%), and digestive system (39.4%). Among the top 10 diseases, osteoarthritis accounts for the highest rate at 58.1%. Conclusion: It shows that the disease pattern of the elderly in Minh Thanh commune has a predominance of diseases related to the musculoskeletal system, endocrine system, nutrition and metabolism, circulatory system and digestive system. This result provides the basis for further research with a larger sample size, supporting policy adjustments and developing appropriate intervention programs to improve the quality of life for the elderly in the community. Recommendation: Strengthen communication and dissemination of general knowledge about health care, instructing the elderly in disease prevention, treatment and self-care skills. Create conditions for the elderly to practice health, cultural and spiritual activities, to change eating habits and living habits, thereby gradually improving and preventing chronic diseases.