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      Salud, sexo y comportamiento sexual: la esperanza de vida sexual activa Translated title: Health, sex and sexual behaviour: sexually active life expectancy

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          Resumen Objetivo Medir la esperanza de vida sexual activa (EVSA) para estimar la edad promedio a la que finaliza la actividad sexual en la población española, prestando especial atención a la población mayor. Asimismo, se introducen las autopercepciones de la salud y de la salud sexual para observar la variación que producen en la EVSA. Método Análisis descriptivo transversal. Con los datos de la Human Mortality Database y de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud Sexual para 2009 se calcula la EVSA, mediante el método de Sullivan, clasificando a la población según si ha practicado o no sexo coital en el último año. También se introduce la percepción de la salud y de la salud sexual. Se calcula de los 30 a los 80 o más años de edad, considerando el sexo y grupos quinquenales de edad. Resultados Los datos pronostican la continuidad de la actividad coital (para 55-59 años la EVSA es de 13,3 años en los hombres y 8 años en las mujeres) así como su asociación con la salud y la salud sexual, con divergencias en función del sexo y de la edad. Los hombres presentan una trayectoria sexual activa más extensa que las mujeres, pero también más influenciada por la buena salud (agrega 2,6 y 1 años, respectivamente) y la buena salud sexual (añade 5,2 y 4,3 años, respectivamente). La EVSA también varía al considerar una mala salud (resta 2,7 años y suma 2 años) y una mala salud sexual (resta 2,9 y 1,3 años). Conclusiones Los datos revelan la necesaria extensión de los programas de salud sexual a edades longevas al confirmar la continuidad de las prácticas sexuales a estas edades.

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          Abstract Objective To measure sexually active life expectancy (SALE) estimating the average age at which sexually active life finishes, paying special attention to the older population. Variations in SALE according to self-rated health are examined. Method Descriptive analysis with cross-sectional data. SALE was calculated for the population by age group (30 to 80 years old) and sex using the Sullivan Method, with data from the Human Mortality Database and the National Survey of Sexual Health (Spain). The analysis distinguishes between individuals that have had coital sex in the last year and those who have not. Results Coital activity continues in those aged from 55-59 years old, the SALE is 13.3 years in males and 8 in females. Coital activity is related to health and sexual health, diverging depending on sex and age group. The males showed a more extended sexually active trajectory than the females, but were also more influenced by good general health (adding 2.6 and 1 years respectively) and good sexual health (5.2 and 4.3 years). SALE also varies when poor health (subtracting 2.7 years and adding 2 years) and poor sexual health (subtracting 2.9 and 1.3 years) are considered. Conclusions The results reveal that sexual health programmes must be extended to the older ages, given that it is confirmed that sexual activity continues in old age.

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          A study of sexuality and health among older adults in the United States.

          Despite the aging of the population, little is known about the sexual behaviors and sexual function of older people. We report the prevalence of sexual activity, behaviors, and problems in a national probability sample of 3005 U.S. adults (1550 women and 1455 men) 57 to 85 years of age, and we describe the association of these variables with age and health status. The unweighted survey response rate for this probability sample was 74.8%, and the weighted response rate was 75.5%. The prevalence of sexual activity declined with age (73% among respondents who were 57 to 64 years of age, 53% among respondents who were 65 to 74 years of age, and 26% among respondents who were 75 to 85 years of age); women were significantly less likely than men at all ages to report sexual activity. Among respondents who were sexually active, about half of both men and women reported at least one bothersome sexual problem. The most prevalent sexual problems among women were low desire (43%), difficulty with vaginal lubrication (39%), and inability to climax (34%). Among men, the most prevalent sexual problems were erectile difficulties (37%). Fourteen percent of all men reported using medication or supplements to improve sexual function. Men and women who rated their health as being poor were less likely to be sexually active and, among respondents who were sexually active, were more likely to report sexual problems. A total of 38% of men and 22% of women reported having discussed sex with a physician since the age of 50 years. Many older adults are sexually active. Women are less likely than men to have a spousal or other intimate relationship and to be sexually active. Sexual problems are frequent among older adults, but these problems are infrequently discussed with physicians. Copyright 2007 Massachusetts Medical Society.
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              Sex, health, and years of sexually active life gained due to good health: evidence from two US population based cross sectional surveys of ageing

              Objectives To examine the relation between health and several dimensions of sexuality and to estimate years of sexually active life across sex and health groups in middle aged and older adults. Design Cross sectional study. Setting Two samples representative of the US population: MIDUS (the national survey of midlife development in the United States, 1995-6) and NSHAP (the national social life, health and ageing project, 2005-6). Participants 3032 adults aged 25 to 74 (1561 women, 1471 men) from the midlife cohort (MIDUS) and 3005 adults aged 57 to 85 (1550 women, 1455 men) from the later life cohort (NSHAP). Main outcome measures Sexual activity, quality of sexual life, interest in sex, and average remaining years of sexually active life, referred to as sexually active life expectancy. Results Overall, men were more likely than women to be sexually active, report a good quality sex life, and be interested in sex. These gender differences increased with age and were greatest among the 75 to 85 year old group: 38.9% of men compared with 16.8% of women were sexually active, 70.8% versus 50.9% of those who were sexually active had a good quality sex life, and 41.2% versus 11.4% were interested in sex. Men and women reporting very good or excellent health were more likely to be sexually active compared with their peers in poor or fair health: age adjusted odds ratio 2.2 (P<0.01) for men and 1.6 (P<0.05) for women in the midlife study and 4.6 (P<0.001) for men and 2.8 (P<0.001) for women in the later life study. Among sexually active people, good health was also significantly associated with frequent sex (once or more weekly) in men (adjusted odds ratio 1.6 to 2.1), with a good quality sex life among men and women in the midlife cohort (adjusted odds ratio 1.7), and with interest in sex. People in very good or excellent health were 1.5 to 1.8 times more likely to report an interest in sex than those in poorer health. At age 30, sexually active life expectancy was 34.7 years for men and 30.7 years for women compared with 14.9 to 15.3 years for men and 10.6 years for women at age 55. This gender disparity attenuated for people with a spouse or other intimate partner. At age 55, men in very good or excellent health on average gained 5-7 years of sexually active life compared with their peers in poor or fair health. Women in very good or excellent health gained 3-6 years compared with women in poor or fair health. Conclusion Sexual activity, good quality sexual life, and interest in sex were higher for men than for women and this gender gap widened with age. Sexual activity, quality of sexual life, and interest in sex were positively associated with health in middle age and later life. Sexually active life expectancy was longer for men, but men lost more years of sexually active life as a result of poor health than women.
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                Gaceta Sanitaria
                Gac Sanit
                Ediciones Doyma, S.L. (Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain )
                0213-9111
                February 2021
                : 35
                : 1
                : 28-34
                Affiliations
                [1] València Valencia orgnameUniversitat de Valencia orgdiv1Facultat de Ciències Socials orgdiv2Departamento de Sociologia i Antropologia Social Spain
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                S0213-91112021000100028 S0213-9111(21)03500100028
                10.1016/j.gaceta.2019.07.012
                2d8bc865-34c1-417b-b158-3b397f171f04

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                : 12 July 2019
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                Esperanza de vida,Esperanza de vida sexual activa,Género y salud,Salud sexual,España,Life expectancy,Sexually active life expectancy,Gender and health,Sexual health,Spain

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