An Epidemiological Study of the Morbidity Pattern among the Elderly in Six Countries

Type Journal Article - AASCIT Journal of Health
Title An Epidemiological Study of the Morbidity Pattern among the Elderly in Six Countries
Author(s)
Volume 2
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2015
Page numbers 13-20
URL https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ramu_Rawat/publication/280921677_An_Epidemiological_Study_of_th​e_Morbidity_Pattern_among_the_Elderly_in_Six_Countries/links/55cb471108aeca747d6b6825.pdf
Abstract
The elderly are one of the most vulnerable and high risk groups in terms of morbidity and health status. For this study Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) survey data (2007-2010) have been used. Results show, that prevalence of morbidities is significantly higher (58 %) in Russia Federation followed by India and Ghana (53.8& 40.7 %). Furthermore, the prevalence of Vision problem is remarkable higher in India and Russia Federation (31.2 & 20.4 %) than in other selected countries. The elderly were 12.6 % having hearing problem in Russia Federation while lees contribution of Ghana about 3.3 %.Wealth of the respondent are statically associated with morbidity across selected countries. Regression results depicts higher educated elderly are less likely (0.451, p>0.001) to have morbidity than their counterpart. Furthermore, urban respondent have significantly high morbidity as compare to their counterpart. The intergenerational support has been drastically changed due to the new economic scenario.

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