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Urbanization, multi-morbidities and preference for health care facility: an insight from Rajasthan, India
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Abstract India experiences rapid pace of urbanization with increasing elderly population
and changing disease profile creating new set of health care demands. The study made a
novel attempt by exploring the prevalence of morbidities, multi-morbidities along with
preferred healthcare facility substantiated... view more
India experiences rapid pace of urbanization with increasing elderly population
and changing disease profile creating new set of health care demands. The study made a
novel attempt by exploring the prevalence of morbidities, multi-morbidities along with
preferred healthcare facility substantiated by its reasons among the older adults aged 50+
living in urban Rajasthan based on a primary survey. The higher prevalence of single
morbidity compared to multi-morbidity reflects the possibility of future healthcare needs.
Poisson regression estimates identified the elderly belonging to the non-SC/ST/OBC group
and the non-poor household in the age group of 60+ at higher risk of multi-morbidities. The
Government hospitals overall enjoy higher acceptance though the reasons vary from their
efficiency to lacuna in other healthcare providers. The study suggests incorporating the
factors shaping the preferences to develop a suitable healthcare centre for the elderly and
the expansion of government healthcare schemes. Successful ageing can get a boost by
adequately addressing their healthcare needs.... view less
Keywords
India; urbanization; demographic aging; morbidity; health care; public health care delivery system; aging; elderly
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Gerontology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 143-176
Journal
Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, 10 (2018) 2
ISSN
2067-4082
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed