Burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases-related inequalities among older adults in India: a study based on LASI survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A rising proportion of elderly in India has infused notable challenges to the healthcare system, which is already underdeveloped. On one side, NCDs are increasing among the elderly in India; however, on the other side, CDs are also a cause of concern among the elderly in India. While controlling the outbreak of communicable diseases (CDs) remained a priority, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are placing an unavoidable burden on the health and social security system. India, a developing nation in South Asia, has seen an unprecedented economic growth in the past few years; however, it struggled to fight the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the burden of CDs and NCDs among elderly in India.

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SUBMITTER: Chauhan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9552506 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature