What is the most important means to collect health information of the elderly?

The most important means to collect health data of the elderly can refer to the following:

1. Questionnaire survey: By designing a detailed questionnaire, you can ask the elderly about their basic situation, past medical history, lifestyle, eating habits, exercise habits, mental health status, and their views and needs for their own health.

2. Physical examination: organize professional medical staff to conduct a detailed examination of the body of the elderly, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, heart function, lung function, biochemical indicators, etc. To get their actual health data.

3. Collection of medical records: Collect the medical records of the elderly, including medical records, diagnostic reports, video materials, etc. To obtain information about their disease status and treatment.

4. Home visits: home visits are made to the elderly who cannot go to medical institutions for physical examination, and their bodies are examined and evaluated by professional medical staff, and their health status is recorded.

5. Follow-up survey: long-term follow-up survey of the elderly to understand the changes in their health status, and timely discover and deal with possible health problems.

These methods can effectively collect the health data of the elderly, and provide a basis for carrying out targeted health services and research.