Abstract

ALVAREZ GUERRA, Odalys María et al. More frequent digestive conditions in the elderly. MEDISAN [online]. 2010, vol.14, n.4, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1029-3019.

The diagnosis and treatment of those conditions that the elderly suffer from are included among the goals prioritized in branch programs of the Cuban Ministry of Public Health. Taking into account that physiological modifications typical of the aging lead to food uptake, digestion and absorption conditions, a literature survey on the topic was carried out in order that the health professionals are updated on conditions that are usual in advanced stages of life, among which the digestive conditions are found. Therefore, medical decisions regarding the detection, control or elimination of those morbid processes should be very specific.

Keywords : the elderly; digestive conditions; medical decisions; gastroenterology.

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