Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Chronic morbidity profile among elderly

B Shah1, A K Prabhakar

  • 1Division of Non Communicable Diseases, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi.

The Indian Journal of Medical Research
|November 15, 1997
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Experience of Surgical Resection and Reconstruction of Chest Wall Tumor in Dhulikhel Hospital.

Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)·2026
Same author

Understanding Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Liver Cirrhosis: Key Insights for Primary Care.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2025
Same author

Prolonged Itraconazole Therapy as Sole Treatment for Patients with Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis.

The Laryngoscope·2023
Same author

Utilization of extended temporomandibular joint replacements in patients with hemifacial microsomia.

International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery·2023
Same author

Predictability of the virtual surgical plan for orthognathic surgery with the mandible surgery first sequence.

International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery·2023
Same author

A Real-World Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Thromboprophylactic Use of Enoxaparin Versus Unfractionated Heparin in Abdominal Surgery Patients in a Large U.S. Hospital Database.

Hospital pharmacy·2022
Same journal

In conversation with Dr Harlan M. Krumholz: On preprints, the story behind medRxiv.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

Clay pots for reducing fluoride concentration in drinking water.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

Telephonic reminders for improving anti-rabies vaccination completion at a rural primary health centre: A quality improvement initiative.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

BMI-dependent methylation and clinical signatures in North Indian women with PCOS.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

Focused ultrasound-induced blood-brain barrier modulation for drug delivery in recurrent glioblastoma: A systematic review.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

Prevalence of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
See all related articles

Chronic diseases are the primary health concern for India's aging population, with hearing and visual impairments being the most prevalent. This study highlights the need for better data to plan effective healthcare interventions for the elderly.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Increasing life expectancy in India leads to a rise in chronic diseases among the elderly.
  • Existing data on elderly health problems in India is fragmented, with limited epidemiological studies.
  • The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has conducted studies on specific chronic conditions in the aged population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a comprehensive chronic morbidity profile for the elderly Indian population.
  • To estimate the disease burden of chronic diseases in Indian elderly individuals.
  • To identify common risk factors and suggest potential interventions for elderly health issues.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from existing ICMR studies on chronic disorders affecting the aged population.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Applied population estimates to determine the overall disease load.
  • Focused on analyzing data related to hearing impairment, visual impairment, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.

    • Main Results:

    • Hearing impairment is identified as the most common morbidity among the elderly in India.
    • Visual impairment is the second most prevalent health issue.
    • The study provides an estimated disease burden and identifies associated risk factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Population-based data is crucial for understanding the health patterns of the elderly in India.
    • Accurate data is essential for developing targeted intervention strategies and prioritizing healthcare services for the aging population.
    • This profile of chronic diseases in the elderly can inform public health planning and resource allocation.