Sharifi, Farshad
Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
[ 1 ] - Assessment of tetanus immunity in elderly people over 60 years old in Birjand, Iran, 2018-2019: Short Communication
Tetanus is a neurological disease associated with increased muscle contraction and spasm in patients. The risk and progression of the disease are higher in elderly patients. Numerous elderly people in our country, especially in rural areas, lack tetanus vaccination in childhood. Due to the weakness of the immune system in the elderly, this study aimed to assess the tetanus immunity in the elder...
[ 2 ] - The association between chronic diseases and physical activity in the elderly in Birjand, Iran
Background and Aims: Chronic diseases affect daily life activities. Naturally, as people age, their activity level drops, increasing the risk of diseases. Therefore, physical activity and aging are in a vicious cycle. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between chronic diseases and physical activity in the elderly in Birjand, Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectiona...