Subjective and objective environment and health status of older people in India: a critical analysis

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International Journal of Development Research

Subjective and objective environment and health status of older people in India: a critical analysis

Abstract: 

Population ageing has profound, major consequences and implications for all facets of human life. Its effect is determined by the subjective and objective environment and health status particularly the older person. This paper examines the subjective and objective environment, health status and different aspects of human deprivation in the old age and how it varies across gender, sector and state. Secondary data from the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) collected during it 42nd, 50th, 52nd & 60th round were utilized for the analysis of variables identified for the present paper. The analysis shows variation in the old age dependence ratio among rural (119) and urban (125) areas and these differences appeared to be nil for the older having surviving children. 65% of the aged had to depend on others for their day to day maintenance and the situation was worse for the older females. Majority (76-78%) had to depend on their children and spouses. Among the economically independent aged about 85-88% were have one or more dependents. The proportion of older persons reporting confinement to their home or bed found to increase with the age, among women and persons aged 80 and above. Majority of the aged felt that they were in a good or fair condition of health and their sickness as a problem of ageing. Among those who had sickness during the past 12 months 83 percent were hospitalized.

 

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