Community based cross sectional study on the health status of geriatric population
Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Changing demographic profile has resulted in increase in number of elderly. They suffer from a multitude of problems. Materials and methods: Cross sectional community based study was conducted upon elderly population of rural field practice area of medical college hospital. Socio-demographic details and morbidity profile was noted. Results: 72% belonged to the age group of 60-69 years. 59% were females. 53% were illiterate and majority of them belonged to SES class IV and V. 79% of elderly were suffering from at least one medical condition. 42% had hypertension, 27% suffered from diabetes mellitus, 32% had joint problems, 12% had cataract and dementia was seen in 7%. 33% had respiratory infection and 19% suffered from GI infections. Conclusion: Both acute and chronic health problems coexist in the elderly.
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Dr. Shwetabh, Sanjay Kumar, Chittaranjan Roy
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