Prevalence and risk factors of abuse among community dwelling elderly of Guwahati City, Assam

Background: In spite of tremendous impact on health, elder abuse is still an underreported and unrecognized issue. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of abuse among community dwelling elderly and to identify the various risk factors. Materials and Methods: This community-based cross-sectional stud...

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Main Authors: Anku Moni Saikia, Neelakshi Mahanta, Ajaya Mahanta, Ashok Jyoti Deka, Arupjyoti Kakati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Community Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijcm.org.in/article.asp?issn=0970-0218;year=2015;volume=40;issue=4;spage=279;epage=281;aulast=Saikia