Morbidity pattern and health-seeking behavior of elderly in urban slums: A cross-sectional study in Assam, India

Background: Elderly population in India is increasing fast which indicates a growing share of population with more special needs for health and support. Understanding the morbidities and health-seeking behavior of elderly is essential for strengthening geriatric health-care services delivery. Object...

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Main Authors: Kabita Barua, Madhur Borah, Chandana Deka, Rana Kakati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2017;volume=6;issue=2;spage=345;epage=350;aulast=Barua