Multiplicity of noncommunicable diseases among the elderly in a suburban area of Delhi
Introduction: Continuing advancements in quality of health care has led to increased life expectancy over time. This in turn has resulted in increased prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially among the elderly. An appropriate portrayal of its epidemiology is essential to adequately...
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| description | Introduction: Continuing advancements in quality of health care has led to increased life expectancy over time. This in turn has resulted in increased prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially among the elderly. An appropriate portrayal of its epidemiology is essential to adequately understand the health-care needs of the population. The evidence generated from the study will give us an incentive to address the rising burden of polymorbidities. We did the study to assess the prevalence and pattern of NCDs in the elderly above 60 years of age and to determine age- and sex-wise distribution of single and multiple NCDs.
Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 elderly participants over 60 years of age in Mehrauli area of Delhi. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Detailed general and systemic examination was also done.
Results: A total of 87.4% of the study population were suffering from at least one NCD. The number of NCDs per person is 2.41. Overall, 80 out of the total 350 study participants (22.9%) had a single NCD, whereas 226 (64.6%) had two or more NCDs. Hypertension was the most prevalent NCD, followed by cataract, osteoarthritis, diabetes mellitus, and obesity.
Conclusion: The prevalence of NCDs was quite high among the elderly. Multimorbidity was more common among the oldest-old age group and elderly women. This calls for increased focus on timely and comprehensive screening for NCDs in adults and asserts the need to approach the screening and management of NCDs in a more holistic way and not as isolated health events. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8fd1309ba51841f5897e098703c0f5e82023-03-21T08:41:49ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Community and Family Medicine2395-21132022-01-0181505510.4103/ijcfm.ijcfm_79_21Multiplicity of noncommunicable diseases among the elderly in a suburban area of DelhiTushar PrabhakarManish Kumar GoelAnita Shankar AcharyaIntroduction: Continuing advancements in quality of health care has led to increased life expectancy over time. This in turn has resulted in increased prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially among the elderly. An appropriate portrayal of its epidemiology is essential to adequately understand the health-care needs of the population. The evidence generated from the study will give us an incentive to address the rising burden of polymorbidities. We did the study to assess the prevalence and pattern of NCDs in the elderly above 60 years of age and to determine age- and sex-wise distribution of single and multiple NCDs. Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 elderly participants over 60 years of age in Mehrauli area of Delhi. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Detailed general and systemic examination was also done. Results: A total of 87.4% of the study population were suffering from at least one NCD. The number of NCDs per person is 2.41. Overall, 80 out of the total 350 study participants (22.9%) had a single NCD, whereas 226 (64.6%) had two or more NCDs. Hypertension was the most prevalent NCD, followed by cataract, osteoarthritis, diabetes mellitus, and obesity. Conclusion: The prevalence of NCDs was quite high among the elderly. Multimorbidity was more common among the oldest-old age group and elderly women. This calls for increased focus on timely and comprehensive screening for NCDs in adults and asserts the need to approach the screening and management of NCDs in a more holistic way and not as isolated health events.http://www.ijcfm.org/article.asp?issn=2395-2113;year=2022;volume=8;issue=1;spage=50;epage=55;aulast=Prabhakarelderlyindiamultimorbiditynoncommunicable diseases |
| spellingShingle | Tushar Prabhakar Manish Kumar Goel Anita Shankar Acharya Multiplicity of noncommunicable diseases among the elderly in a suburban area of Delhi Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine elderly india multimorbidity noncommunicable diseases |
| title | Multiplicity of noncommunicable diseases among the elderly in a suburban area of Delhi |
| title_full | Multiplicity of noncommunicable diseases among the elderly in a suburban area of Delhi |
| title_fullStr | Multiplicity of noncommunicable diseases among the elderly in a suburban area of Delhi |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multiplicity of noncommunicable diseases among the elderly in a suburban area of Delhi |
| title_short | Multiplicity of noncommunicable diseases among the elderly in a suburban area of Delhi |
| title_sort | multiplicity of noncommunicable diseases among the elderly in a suburban area of delhi |
| topic | elderly india multimorbidity noncommunicable diseases |
| url | http://www.ijcfm.org/article.asp?issn=2395-2113;year=2022;volume=8;issue=1;spage=50;epage=55;aulast=Prabhakar |
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