Tatmatsu-Rocha JC, Gomes-Pinto JC. Diabetes mellitus and comorbidities in elderly people from the Lugu community: A critical-reflective analysis. World J Diabetes 2024; 15(11): 2162-2166 [PMID: 39582562 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i11.2162]
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José Carlos Tatmatsu-Rocha, MSc, PhD, Professor, Research Scientist, College of Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy and Functionality, Federal University of Ceará-UFC, Rua Alexandre Baraunas, 949-Rodolfo Teofilo, Fortaleza 60810-786, Brazil. tatmatsu@ufc.br
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World J Diabetes. Nov 15, 2024; 15(11): 2162-2166 Published online Nov 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i11.2162
Diabetes mellitus and comorbidities in elderly people from the Lugu community: A critical-reflective analysis
José Carlos Tatmatsu-Rocha, José Carlos Gomes-Pinto
José Carlos Tatmatsu-Rocha, College of Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy and Functionality, Federal University of Ceará-UFC, Fortaleza 60810-786, Brazil
José Carlos Gomes-Pinto, College of Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy and Functionality, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60000-000, Brazil
Author contributions: Tatmatsu-Rocha JC and Gomes-Pinto JC contributed to this article, writing and editing the manuscript and literature review; Tatmatsu-Rocha JC designed the overall concept and draft of the manuscript; Gomes-Pinto JC contributed to the discussion and conception of the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: José Carlos Tatmatsu-Rocha, MSc, PhD, Professor, Research Scientist, College of Medicine, Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy and Functionality, Federal University of Ceará-UFC, Rua Alexandre Baraunas, 949-Rodolfo Teofilo, Fortaleza 60810-786, Brazil. tatmatsu@ufc.br
Received: April 3, 2024 Revised: July 19, 2024 Accepted: August 1, 2024 Published online: November 15, 2024 Processing time: 195 Days and 20.9 Hours
Abstract
Ageing has a close relationship with chronic non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure. These pathologies are often associated with changes in eating habits and promote crucial physiological changes which act silently in the long term in the elderly population. Due to the speed of urban development and technological advances, there has been an increase in the population's life expectancy. However, it is essential to know the socio-demographic profile and prevalent comorbidities of the elderly population, which can provide a reliable and broad database to enable the outline of strategies and the promotion of efficient health policies. In this sense, the purpose of this editorial is to contribute to the debate surrounding the article that analysed epidemiological data from the Lugu community. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension and cardiovascular pathologies and their comorbidities were the most prevalent conditions in this community. Such data could contribute to develop public policies constructively and assertively, allowing investments in the prevention and treatment of these pathologies.
Core Tip: Ageing and changes in eating habits promote significant physiological changes in a silent, long-term manner in the elderly population. Additionally, mapping risk groups and their primary cardiovascular and functional changes represents a considerable and legitimate challenge for screening local residents by establishing the prevalence of findings. The aim is to provide a robust and safe scientific database, capable of guiding health actions and research.
