ABSTRACT:
Before the age of 30, most age-related physiological functions reach their peak and then slowly diminish; while this decline may be crucial under stress, it often has little to no impact on daily activities. The study's objective was to evaluate the physical health and overall well-being of the elderly people in a rural area of Chennai. With a sample size of 384 participants, a prospective cross-sectional study employing questionnaires was conducted. The survey evaluated the physical health and overall quality of life of the elderly population. The current investigation came to the conclusion that the physical and mental health of older populations is average. The majority of participants are dissatisfied with their lives, haven't engaged in any social club activities, and need assistance from others to get through their days.
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P. Geetha, N. Sathishkumar, A. Ramya. A Study on Physical Condition and Quality of Life among Geriatric Population in A Rural Area of Chennai - A Cross Sectional Study. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2023; 13(2):85-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2023.00016
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P. Geetha, N. Sathishkumar, A. Ramya. A Study on Physical Condition and Quality of Life among Geriatric Population in A Rural Area of Chennai - A Cross Sectional Study. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2023; 13(2):85-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2023.00016 Available on: https://ajpsonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2023-13-2-2
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