Sociodemographic Characteristics and Health Profile of the Elderly Seeking Health Care in Kampala, Uganda

Aging entails health challenges globally, but pertinent data from low-income countries like Uganda remains scarce. A cross-sectional study was carried out at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, among 134 patients (38% men and 62% women) aged ≥60 years. Data was collected on sociodemographi...

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Main Authors: Faith Nawagi, Martin Söderberg, Vanja Berggren, Patrik Midlöv, Aidah Ajambo, Noeline Nakasujja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4147509