Health Problems of Aged People
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Aging brings about a number of physiological changes. It not only affects a person‟s looks, but also becomes a cause of physical deterioration. This study was undertaken to understand the health status of elderly people and to gather some information about their perceived health needs using the information and over of Puducherry district. The present study is descriptive in nature. Herein, an attempt is made to describe the situation and major health problems faced by the elderly from 213 elderly population of aged 60 and above in three rural communes of Puducherry. Findings reveal that majority of the elderly, both male and female, are unhealthy. The most common health problems aged people face include eye sight, hearing, joint pains, nervous disorders, weakness, heart complaints, asthma, tuberculosis, skin diseases, urinary problems and others. More health problems were reported by women compared to men.
Authors and Affiliations
J. Balamurugan and Dr. G. Ramathirtham
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