A Study on Morbidity Profile Among Elderly in A Rural Population of Katihar, Bihar
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: The elderly are one of the most vulnerable as well as high risk groups in respect to health. Therefore, morbidity pattern in geriatric age group need to be studied so as to formulate effective and proper intervention to improve their health status. Objectives: The aim was to study the socio demographic profile and pattern of morbidity among the elderly people of Katihar in Bihar, India. Methods: A Community based cross sectional study was conducted in rural field practice area of Katihar medical college. A total 450 elderly persons residing in the field practice area were included in study period was from Jan 2013 to Dec 2013. A predesigned, pre-tested semi structured questionnaire was used to collect information and complete clinical examinations were performed among the study subjects. Data was entered in Microsoft excel and analysed by using frequency and proportion. Results: Out of 450 elderly persons majority (98.6%) had oro-dental problems, followed by vision problems (92.0%), gastrointestinal disorders (86.7%), hearing impairment (72.0%), and hypertension including cardiovascular problems (49.5%), musculoskeletal disorder (38.9%), genitourinary problems (36.0%), obesity (34.9%), anaemia (34.8%) and respiratory disorders (24.2%). Conclusion: The prevalence of different morbidities among elderly aged 60 years and above was quite high. Therefore special intervention for elderly are needed to be organized at grass root level with integrated comprehensive health care services.
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Dr Sneha Soni, Dr. Manish Kumar, Dr. Mukesh Shukla
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