MORBIDITY PROFILE OF ELDERLY A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF URBAN AGRA

Research Question: What is the morbidity profile of geriatric population in urban Agra? Objectives: To assess the morbidity profile of geriatric population in Urban Agra. To make comparison of above findings among urban slum and elite area. Settings: Urban Agra. Study Subject : 500 people aged 60 years and above. Statistical Analysis : Percentages, chi-square and z test. Results: Morbidity load was found to be increased with increasing age. 89.2% population of elderly were having morbidities in urban areas Most common cause of morbidity observed was anaemia (2620%) followed by cataract (24.4%), hypertension and arthritis both us 22.2%. System wise musculoskeletal problems were most common (37.2%) andproblems ofnervous system were least (1.8%).