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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

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  • Functional disability in activities of daily living (ADL) is a significant concern for the elderly population.
  • Identifying predictors of ADL limitations is crucial for targeted interventions and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the main predictors of functional disability in activities of daily living (ADL) among urban geriatric individuals in Varanasi, India.
  • To analyze the association between sociodemographic factors and ADL status in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based cross-sectional study involving 616 urban geriatric subjects in Varanasi, India.
  • Multistage sampling procedure for subject selection.
  • Assessment of functional disability using the Barthel Index of ADL, with statistical analysis via SPSS, Chi-square, and logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Age and marital status were significantly associated with ADL status.
  • Logistic regression analysis identified age as the sole significant predictor of ADL involvement.
  • Adjusted odds ratios for functional disability were 19.82 for ages ≥80 and 2.86 for ages 70-79.

Conclusions:

  • Ageing is a critical determinant of functional ability and ADL involvement in the elderly.
  • The findings highlight the profound impact of advanced age on the functional independence of geriatric individuals.