espanolIntroduccion: La edad trae consigo cambios en la estructura y funcion de la cavidad bucal. Factores como el metabolismo y la nutricion pueden asociarse con la aparicion de lesiones orales. El objetivo del presente trabajo consistio en describir la prevalencia de lesiones orales, alteraciones sistemicas y patron nutricional de una muestra de adultos mayores en Cartagena (Colombia). Materiales y metodos: Se realizo un estudio descriptivo transversal en cinco centros geriatricos en Cartagena (Colombia). Se evaluo el estado de salud bucal y sistemico mediante examen intraoral e historia clinica; ademas, el patron nutricional mediante un cuestionario de frecuencia de consumo de alimentos (FFQ). El analisis de los datos se realizo mediante estadistica descriptiva. Resultados: Se evaluaron 185 adultos mayores a 59 anos; 51,9% corresponden al genero femenino y 48, 1 % al genero masculino. Segun el estado de salud bucal, las lesiones orales observadas con mayor frecuencia fueron el tumor compatible con torus (47, 1 %) y fisuras en lengua (24,9%). Conforme al estado de salud sistemico las enfermedades mas frecuentes fueron la hipertension arterial (50,8%) y la diabetes mellitus (38,4%). En cuanto al patron nutricional, se observo un alto consumo de alimentos farinaceos (ricos en hidratos de carbono complejos) (3.408±1.068 gr/semana), frutas (1.956±1.682 gr/semana) y productos lacteos (l.616±514 gr/semana). Conclusion: La muestra de adultos mayores evaluada presenta lesiones orales y enfermedades sistemicas frecuentes en este grupo poblacional. Sin embargo, la condicion nutricional puede estar alterada por el bajo consumo de alimentos con alto contenido proteico. EnglishIntroduction: Age brings with it changes in the structure and function of the oral cavity. Factors such as metabolism and nutrition may be associated with the occurrence of oral lesiorts: The objective of the present study was to describe the prevalence of oral lesions, systemic alterations and nutritional pattern of a sample of elderly adults in Cartagena (Colombia). Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in five geriatric centers in Cartagena (Colombia). The state of oral and systemic health was evaluated through intraoral examination and clinical history; In addition, the nutritional pattern through a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics. Results: 185 adults older than 59 years were evaluated. 51. 93 correspond to the female gender and 48.1 3 to the male gender. According to the state of oral health, the oral lesions most frequently observed were the tumor torus-compatible (47 .13 ) and tangue fissures (24.93). According to the state of systemic health, the most frequent diseases were arterial hypertension (50.~,3) and diabetes mellitus (38.43 ). As for the nutritional pattern, a high consumption of farinaceous foods (rich in complex carbohydrates) (3408± 1068 gr/week), fruits (1956±1682 gr/week) and dairy products (1616±514 gr/week). Conclusion: The sample of older adults evaluated presents oral lesions and systemic diseases frequent in this population group. However, the nutritional status may be altered by the low consumption of foods with high protein content.
