Morbidity Pattern Among the Elderly Population in Pune, India: A Cross Sectional Study

Introduction: Morbidity is a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly among the elderly. In India, multimorbidity prevalence among those aged over 60 varies widely, from 24% to 83%. This study aimed Objective: to examine the morbidity pattern among the elderly population in Pune, India. This hospital-based cros Design And Setting: s-sectional study involved 500 participants aged 65 and above in Pune. A total of 550 elderly individuals over 60 yea Methods: rs old were selected from Pune using multistage simple random sampling. Data pertaining to sociodemographic factors, including gender, marital status, age, type of family, living arrangements level of education were collected. Musculoskeletal issues were reported by 220 partici Results: pants. Among males, 31.3% reported musculoskeletal problems, while among females, it was 59.7%. The most common morbidity amo Conclusion: ng the elderly in Pune was musculoskeletal issues (55.0%), followed by hypertension (40.5%). Two-thirds of the participants were seeking treatment for their health problems, with many expressing difficulty accessing healthcare services.