The modernization and shift towards urbanized lifestyles have triggered several diseases,
and the context of aging varies in urban and rural settings in India. The study aimed to …

Background: The ageing process is a biological reality which has its own dynamics, largely
beyond human control. The aged population has specific health problem that basically …

Chronic diseases are the leading causes of disability and premature death among the
elderly population in India. The study, using data from the 75th round of the NSSO survey …

Background India's elderly population is rising at an unprecedented rate, with a majority
living in rural areas. Health challenges associated with ageing, changing social networks …

Population aging is a global phenomenon that all countries face, but global averages can
mask considerable heterogeneity both across and within regions (Bloom, 2011a). Countries …

Population aging is a worldwide phenomenon, and India is no exception to the rule. Census
reports indicate that the Indian population has approximately tripled during the last 50 years …

Kerala State in India is the most advanced in terms of demographic and epidemiological
transition and has the highest proportion of elderly population. The study examines the socio …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The growing healthy aging population is a source of both joy
and worries. Joy because people are living longer and healthier lives. Worries are about …

A major emerging demographic issue of the twenty-first century is the ageing of populations
as an inevitable consequence of the demographic transition experienced by most countries …

Purpose The aim of this study is to measure the trajectory of healthy ageing among Chinese
middle-aged and older population, and explore the disparity of the trajectory, as well as …