Morbidity profile and health-seeking behavior of rural elderly near Vellore, India

Public health efforts in the Vellore area have been highly successful compared to other parts of India and the world. Local providers may continue to improve patient engagement with healthcare by studying gender trends in morbidities and focusing on patients with less-common diseases.

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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_317_24
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Healthcare Systems and Reforms
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Abstract

Public health efforts in the Vellore area have been highly successful compared to other parts of India and the world. Local providers may continue to improve patient engagement with healthcare by studying gender trends in morbidities and focusing on patients with less-common diseases.

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareVol. 14(5)
Midwestern University (US), University of Minnesota (US), Christian Medical College, Vellore (IN), Southeastern Health (US)
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