ABSTRACT Background/Purpose: The global population is aging and this is expected to
continue. There are many implications of this global demographic change especially in the …

Introduction: Demographic transition with ageing of the population is a global phenomenon
which demands international, national, regional and local action. The percentage of the …

Objective: While public health planners and practitioners are increasingly aware of the role
of inequity in health, the burden of disease measures have not kept pace with this …

Purpose: With the background of surging greying population India has emerging pressure
on the healthcare system because aged people are more susceptible to health problems …

Introduction: People in rural communities are exposed to the risk factors for non-
communicable disease as those in urban areas. Correct interpretation and management of …

In densely populated developing countries like India, the constant rise in the older
population has worsened the burden of palliative care. Palliative care is primarily required …

Background: The epidemiology of Non-Communicable Chronic Morbidities (NCCMs) is
crucial in informing prevention and control initiatives for health systems in the developing …

Background: Ageing is an inevitable process with some specific and distinctive health
problems. With increase in life expectancy the elderly population is increasing day by day …

Background: The global population is both growing and ageing quickly, with industrialized
nations having the largest share of ageing populations. The world's population is ageing …

Background: Frailty and falls are becoming more important health issues as the population
ages. The lack of information and understanding about falls and frailty limits the benefits of …