Morbidity profile of elderly population in Ghaziabad district: a cross-sectional study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: The geriatric population is defined as a population aged 60 years and above. The United Nation’s principles address the independence, participation, care, self-fulfillment, and dignity of older persons as an ensured priority. Keeping all these issues in mind we conducted this study. Objective: To access various medical and social problems and treatment-seeking behavior among geriatric population in Ghaziabad District, Uttar Pradesh, India. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted in the rural and urban area of Ghaziabad District. A total of 980 elderly interviewed on pretested protocol to find out the health and social problem of elderly. Result: In geriatric population musculoskeletal problem (59.08%), dental problem (58.77%), and problem of vision impairment (55.61%) were quite higher. The overall prevalence of diabetes and heart disease were 10% and 12.2%, respectively. In social aspect, financial dependence on family members (45.9%) was a bigger issue among elderly population. Almost one-fourth population (23.6%) reported the problem of loneliness and depression. On psychological issue forgetfulness (32.96%) was reported by person of geriatric age group. When it comes to treatment-taking behavior, approach of elderly is quite different for different morbidities. Conclusion: Elderly are suffering the triple burden in respect of high burden of morbidity, social negligence, and financial dependency. However, many of the rules and government welfare schemes are running but their impact and access to elderly need to be evaluated.
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Harsh Bardhan, Anand Mohan Dixit, Renu Agarwal, Pankaj Kumar Jain, Sandip Gupta, Sushil Kumar Shukla
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