Evaluation of the Epidemiological Profile of Elderly Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases in a University Clinic in Belo Horizonte

Introduction: Brazil’s population is aging rapidly, with an increase in the number of elderly people and the prevalence of chronic and neurodegenerative diseases. Due to their greater physical frailty and compromised vital functions, the demand for medical care is also rising. Objective: To outline the epidemiological profile of elderly patients with neurodegenerative diseases attended at a university outpatient clinic, analyzing their demographic characteristics and clinical patterns, based on the review of medical records. Methods: This is a retrospective, unicentric, cross-sectional study, carried out based on the analysis of the medical records of elderly people diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases in a university outpatient clinic, from January to December 2023. Results: The medical records of 96 patients were analyzed, with a mean age of 82 years (SD = 6.34). The main comorbidities observed were systemic arterial hypertension (68%), dyslipidemia (48%) and diabetes mellitus (25%). Furthermore, 32% of patients reported a history of smoking and 30% reported alcohol consumption. Alzheimer's Disease was the most prevalent condition (54%), followed by Parkinson's Disease (39%). Conclusion: The results demonstrated that the majority of patients analyzed have a high prevalence of comorbidities, mainly systemic arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary care and strategic planning for prevention and health promotion in this age group.