Situation of Elderly Person with TB: A Comparative Study of Countries in the SAARC Region

Abstract

SAARC has adopted WHO’s Global Stop TB partnership strategy which envision a TB-free world and elimination of TB by 2050. This research study mainly focused on the situation of Elderly Person with TB in the SAARC region. The main moto of the research to assess the SAARC regions situation of elderly persons with TB. This research goes to focused on prevalence of TB burden in SAARC region. Elderly people who are vulnerable it is easily affect with TB. Along with the elderly population’s growth in numbers, there has been an increase in the number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases among elderly people. The research study emphasized on South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation elderly people trend and scenario for the elderly Persons and living condition, Treatment adherence, Treatment Supporter, Government Scheme. Several Studies report contrasting data about poorer tolerance of TB drugs in this population. Adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment is a fundamental issue for the outcome of treatment. Decreased completeness of treatment was shown in older people as well as a higher risk of treatment failure. This study used a qualitative research approach, descriptive analysis, and the study's primary method to analyze multiple research studies, find any discrepancies, and subsequently address this qualitative analysis. This study will contribute positively and provide a critical view of scholars and aging professionals in relation to the phenomenon of trends. The rate of population increase of the elderly in SAARC Countries is more than the overall population growth rate. The resulting ever increasing size of older people are likely to raise demands for several specific social services including medical facilities, financial support, family care and improved public infrastructure.