Journal article
Successful aging and lifestyle comparison of Greeks living in Greece and abroad: the epidemiological Mediterranean Islands Study (MEDIS)
A Papadimitriou, A Foscolou, C Itsiopoulos, A Thodis, A Kouris-Blazos, L Brazionis, AC Sidossis, EA Polychronopoulos, P Kokkinos, D Panagiotakos, LS Sidossis
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics | Published : 2021
Abstract
Objectives: Comparing lifestyle and successful aging between Greeks living in Greece (GG) and Greeks living abroad (GA) using a multidimensional model of successful aging including both biomedical and non-medical components. Methods: Anthropometric, clinical, psychological, socio-demographic, dietary and lifestyle parameters were assessed in a random sample of 252 GG and 252 GA. Successful aging was evaluated using the validated successful aging index (SAI range 0-10). Results: GA had better financial and educational status and scored higher in all social activity parameters (p's < 0.05). GA were more likely to be physically active (p < 0.001), had higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The MEDIS study was supported by research grants from the Hellenic Heart Foundation, the Graduate Program of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, and Rutgers University, NJ, USA.