Health Problems Among Rural Elderly Population of Ambala, Haryana:A Cross Sectional Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: It is essential to plan health care services for the elderly people in the era of population ageing. Morbidity assessment plays a major role in planning of health care services. The ageing of population is an inevitable consequence of process of demographic transition and creates an imbalance in the age structure over a period of time. Aims and Objectives: To determine the pattern of physical morbidity in rural elderly population of field practice area of MMIMSR. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted in rural population of district Ambala, Haryana. Using the standard formula, sample size came out to be 600. Taking a non-response rate of 10%, the sample size came out to be 660. Results: The most common morbidity prevalent was anaemia (64.5%) followed by dental problems (62.2%), joint pain (51.4%), cataract (46.8%), hypertension (44.5%), senile deafness (25.4%), acid peptic disease (22.2%). 13.6% suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease whereas 9% had diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: The elderly constitute a vulnerable population whose health care requirements need to be identified and addressed through suitable interventional measures in order to protect and promote healthful ageing, enabling them to lead independent and productive lives with freedom and dignity.
Authors and Affiliations
Shalender Paul Singh Bali, Rifat Rafiq, M Rafiq Mir, Ashfaq Ahmad Bhat, Yasmeen Jan
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