Healthcare access and utilisation trends among the elderly in India: Evidence from the LASI Wave-1 survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Population ageing is a global trend, driven by increased life expectancy, which has led to a rise in chronic diseases and greater healthcare needs among older persons. Despite the implementation of national policies and initiatives such as the National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE), Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Policy 2017, older persons, particularly in rural areas, still face barriers to accessing healthcare, including cost, distance, and the quality of care. Socio-economic factors continue to play a key role in healthcare utilisation. This study examines the healthcare access and utilisation patterns and identifies associated determinants among older persons using nationally representative data.

Methods

This study analysed cross-se

SUBMITTER: Lal D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12398264 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature