Health needs, access to healthcare, and perceptions of ageing in an urbanizing community in India: a qualitative study

Health needs, access to healthcare, and perceptions of ageing in an urbanizing community in India: a qualitative study

Abstract Background India’s elderly population is rising at an unprecedented rate, with a majority living in rural areas. Health challenges associated with ageing, changing social networks and limited public health infrastructure are issues faced by the elderly and caregivers. We examined perception...

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Main Authors: Nandita Bhan, Pavitra Madhira, Arundati Muralidharan, Bharati Kulkarni, GVS Murthy, Sanjay Basu, Sanjay Kinra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Ageing
Elderly
India
Geriatric care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0544-y

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