Common Health Problems among Minority Elders |
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| Authors: | MARIE A BERNARD MD VICKI LAMPLEY-DALLAS MD MPH LULA SMITH RN MPH |
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| Institution: | aM. A. Bernard is a professor of internal medicine and the associate chief of staff of geriatrics and extended care and V. Lampley-Dallas is an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Oklahoma City, USA.;bL. Smith is with the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, USA. |
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| Abstract: | This article reviews the primary health problems of African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian/Pacific Islander-American, and Native-American elders. The goal is to familiarize practicing dietitians with the differences in longevity, disease spectrum, and functional status (where data are available) for each of these ethnic groups. These data should be of assistance in making decisions regarding dietary counseling for ethnic elders. It is acknowledged that most data accumulated according to race do not accurately measure ethnicity. The degree of acculturation may vary widely among individuals. Therefore, it is recommended that dietitians solicit clients’ perceptions of the factors that may contribute to illness and the barriers to implementing recommended remedies. |
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