Cardiovascular Diseases and Nutritional Factors in Elderly

Abstract

Recently the elderly population is increasing due to the longevity of human life. It is forseen that by 2030 one out of five of the world’s population will be over 65 years old. Therefore, cardiovascular disease mortality and morbidity increase with advancing age may adversely affect the maintenance of health in old age. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease in our country increases with age. For this reason, it is essential to modify elderly diet which is a changeable risk factor for increasing the quality of life of the elderly person in order to support the maintenance of his/her health by affecting the health of the elderly positively, and protecting against cardiovascular diseases. In this review; in the light of current information, it is aimed to emphasize the importance of nutrition in elderly people in cardiovascular diseases and nutrition strategies that can be applied for health professionals.