Factors associated with geriatric morbidity and impairment in a megacity of Pakistan.

BACKGROUND:The elderly population is increasing globally. In Pakistan, the elderly comprise 6% of the population that is predicted to triple by 2050. Non-communicable diseases are common health problems of the elderly in Pakistan, however, resulting geriatric impairments and disability are unknown....

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Main Authors: Saniya R Sabzwari, Romaina Iqbal, Zafar Fatmi, Iqbal Azam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218872