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Background. chronic diseases and it is risk factors have a substantial impact on elderly health. chronic diseases indicators are essential for surveillance, prioritization, and evaluation of elderly health interventions Aim of the study: To assess the health indicators among elderly people with chronic diseases in Beni Suef Design: A descriptive study design was utilized in this study. Setting: Study was conducted in two outpatient clinics (medical and chest clinics) in Beni Suef university hospital. Sample: 100 elderly patients were chosen by convenient sample in this study. Tools: two tools were used,: I:Interviewing questionnaire composed of six parts part I to assess demographic characteristics, part II: to assess elderly medical history for chronic diseases, part III elderly people quality of life questionnaire to assess quality of life, part IV: Katz index to assess the Activities of Daily Living (ADL), part V: questionnaire to assess determinants of health as ( body mass index, risk factors and lifestyle part VI : questionnaire to assess health system indicators ( as health care access, cost, quality and follow up. Tool II Hamilton depression scale to assess severity of depression Result: more than three quarters of studied sample had sufficient quality of life.77% were independent in ADL while, 23% were dependent and need help. 89% of elderly having depression as a result of chronic diseases. Moreover, 65% of the studied sample had insufficient level of awareness regarding healthy lifestyle and risk factors. With regard to health system indicators 96% experienced difficulty to access the health care services .83% of elderly their body mass index with in normal range. 79% were nonsmokers Conclusion severity of depression, determinants of health, and lifestyle indicators were significantly impacted by chronic diseases while, quality of life and ADL indicators were less affected by chronic diseases. Recommendations: Replication of the study using a large study sample in different settings to generalize the results. Develop an educational program to enhance the awareness of nurses on chronic diseases; it is indicators, and significance of monitoring process for improvement of elderly health.
Key Words: chronic diseases Elderly Health indicators people.