Abstract
Introduction: Diseases of elder people are a global problem. The prevalence of disease in elderly people is increasing day by day as old people often have limited regenerative abilities and are more susceptible to disease, syndromes, injuries, and sickness than younger adults. Objective: This study was conducted to identify the disease pattern of geriatric people of the host community in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Method: A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted among 381 geriatric persons in 5 selected hospitals of Cox's Bazar. The sample size was calculated in a 95% confidence interval and with a 5% level of significance. Data collection was done by using a semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire. Data quality was ensured through multiple procedures of review and cross-checking. Results: The findings revealed that a total of 32.0% had heart disease and 31% had arthritis. More than one-fifth (22.0%) of the respondents had diabetes and 18% of the total respondents had different types of communicable diseases. The occurrence of non-communicable diseases in geriatric people is significantly associated with their age and sex. Conclusion: The findings from this study illustrate that non-communicable disease is very much prevalent among the geriatric population as well as a threat to public health. The hospitals and health service providers should emphasize the management and prevention of these diseases. Also, lifestyle modification can play a vital role in preventing non-communicable diseases.
Highlights
Diseases of elder people are a global problem
The occurrence of non-communicable diseases in geriatric people is significantly associated with their age and sex
The findings from this study indicate that the morbidity among elderly people rises with their age
Summary
Diseases of elder people are a global problem. The prevalence of disease in elderly people is increasing day by day as old people often have limited regenerative abilities and are more susceptible to disease, syndromes, injuries, and sickness than younger adults. The world is on the brink of revolution; most countries around the world are facing an aging population that is leading to an increase in the number of older adults. According to the report of the United Nations, more than 700 million people worldwide are estimated to be 65 years of age or older, making up about. World Population Prospects: the 2019 [3] Revision says one in six people in the world will be over age 65 (16%), up from one in 11 in 2019 (9%). For the first time in history, persons aged 65 or above outnumbered children under five years of age globally in 2018. By 2050, the number of persons aged 80 years or over is projected to triple, from 143 million in 2019 to million.
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