Investigation of Life Expectancy in Community-Dwelling Elderly Men in Iran And Its Related Factors

Today, increasing life expectancy and years of life without disease is one of the most important issues in health. The aim of this study was to Investigation of Life Expectancy in Community-Dwelling Elderly Men in Iran and its related factors. 424 men aged over 60 years were randomly assigned to different areas of Tehran participated in the study. First, the subjects' body composition and anthropometric indices, including weight, body mass index, waist circumference, and hip circumference, were measured using Omron's digital scale and tape measure. In order to assess the level of life expectancy, physical activity and nutritional status, Snyder’s Questionnaire of Hope, Physical activity scale for elderly (PASE) and Mini nutritional assessment (MNA) were used, respectively. For statistical analysis software SPSS version 21 was used. The results of statistical analysis of the data showed a direct relationship between the level of education, nutritional status and physical activity and the inverse and significant relationship between comorbidity with life expectancy. According to the findings of this study, the use of strategies to increase the level of physical activity and healthy lifestyle in the elderly plays an effective role in the health of the elderly and increase life expectancy.