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Written By: Aanchal Mishra | Updated : September 2, 2024 7:41 PM IST
The elderly are also at risk of abuse due to illiteracy, low or no income and an ageing body. (Photo: Freepik)
Multiple Morbidities In Elderly: The recent report released by The Help Age India, a nonprofit, reveals the grim reality of healthcare, ecological and social security looming over the elderly. The report reveals that India's silently changing demographic dividend is posing a great threat to the readiness to face its achievements.
The increased in life expectancy due to better health system and medical innovations has led to an increase in the population of older people in India. It underscored that elderly are at risk of not receiving proper healthcare facilities. The elderly are also at risk of abuse due to illiteracy, low or no income and an ageing body.
The report also reveals that people above 60 are living with one or more than one chronic disease along with non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Around 54 per cent of elderly people turned out to be suffering from two or more non-communicable diseases. People over 80 were found to be suffering from more than two non-communicable diseases at the same time. The prevalence of multiple morbidities in elderly poses a great threat to their health. In this article, we will learn about the risk factors and prevention tips for elderly with multiple morbidities.
In The Help Age India report, 48 per cent elderly were diagnosed with hypertension or high blood pressure and around 43 per cent with diabetes. A significant proportion of elderly people were suffering from arthritis and other bone diseases. High cholesterol was found in around 19 per cent of elderly people. Let's talk about the risk factors that contribute to the prevalence of multiple morbidities in elderly.
Multiple morbidities in elderly are a burden on both the healthcare system and the patient. Having two or more diseases at the same time can impact the mental health of the patient negatively. This is a challenge that can be managed with care and support.
Living with multiple morbidities can be hard and challenging. However, with awareness and regular health checkups, it can be managed. Remember to consult your doctor to get better and personalized guidance over risk factors and management tips for multiple morbidities in elderly. Your doctor is the best person to tell you the top tips to fight back multiple morbidities.
