Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory
disease are noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) that cause extensive social and economic …

Background: The number and proportion of elderly persons is increasing, in India, as well as
the world. Disability is an important indicator to measure disease burden in this group. While …

Background: Disability is not just a health problem or attribute of individuals, but it reflects
the problems individuals experience in their interaction with society and physical …

Background Nationally representative evidence on the burden and determinants of disability
among older people in sub-Saharan Africa in general, and Uganda in particular, is limited …

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in a Baragaon block of
rural area of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India, from July 2015 to October 2015. Multistage …

Background Disability among older adults is a public health concern. To date there are no in-
depth and comprehensive analyses on older adults' disabilities in Bangladesh. This study …

Background: In any country use of health services by elderly could vary according to the
cultural, social, economic and demographic situation of the person who may need care. In …

Background Although there are studies on disabilities in older persons, most of these
studies have been carried out in developed countries. Hence, there are limited studies on …

This article examines the perceptions of inclusive education in Lagos, Nigeria, based upon
in-depth interviews conducted with students with visual impairments during the month of July …

Background: The increase in life expectancy has brought about a higher prevalence of
chronic illnesses among older people. Objectives: To identify common chronic illnesses …