Frequency of chronic diseases in elderly age group.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of chronic diseases in elder age group of above 60 years along with their regular activities and functional limitations. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Thokar Niaz Baig Area of Lahore. Period: January 2017 to June 2017. Material & Methods: A total of 163 respondents, both males and females above the age of 60 years were interviewed using Quota sampling. Data was collected with the help of a pretested structured questionnaire after informed consent. Results: The mean age of our study sample was 69 ± 7.1 years. 63.8% were males while females were only 36.2%. Hypertension was found to be 69.3% followed by Diabetes in 51.5%, Visual disturbance 52.1%. Only 10.4% were dependent in physical activity in which 23.5% depends on paid attendants. Elderly depending among them on their son for any support of income were 90% and 90.2% of the study subjects lived with their family in joint family system while 9.8% lived among them. Out of all participants 75.5% have the decision power. Conclusion: The risk of diabetes, hypertension, and visual problems were more among the selected population of geriatrics.