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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON PERCEPTION OF DISABILITIES FROM OLD AGEING IN RURAL COMMUNITY OF PUDUCHERRY
Author
Prasad KN1*, Kannan M2, Karthikeyan A2, Kaviyarasi R2, Kamali M2, Kanimozhi S2, Kanmani G
Email
drknprasad2@gmail.com
keyword
Ageing changes, Common elderly disease, Visual impairment. Perception.
Abstract
Food intake is diminished among old age people due to ill health, disability, co- morbid condition. Hence the quality of life of elderly affects nutrition & protein deficiency contributes to high percentage of DALY. The objective of the study the prevalence of perception about normal ageing changes and common diseases. This is a cross sectional and descriptive study was done on 300 elderly people in rural area of Puducherry for a period of two month during March and April 2015 to analyse the nutritional status and normal ageing changes seen among them using questionnaire, anthropometric measurement and clinical examination at their residence. The total population of 41% had cataract, 46.2% people were operated for cataract. 28.8% had perceived impairment in memory and 42.2% as having impaired hearing. Almost 80% of people were feeling giddiness, syncope and joint stiffness bothering daily. Age related changes are normal but when people have already disease then it becomes difficult to maintain a normal healthy life style, hence it is important to maintain regular physical activity and exercise if possible. It is also important to maintain a healthy mental status and rehabilitation service for old age population is strongly recommended in order to have quality of life.
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