A study on morbidity patterns among geriatric age group population in urban field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, Guntur Medical College, Guntur

The current study identified more morbidities among females, smokers, nonvegetarians, individuals with low socioeconomic status, those with overweight and those who do not exercise. These morbidities may be due to physiological age-related changes or due to any underlying pathology or even due to changes in life style habits. As this age group is mostly dependent on others, family physicians and primary care providers provide consistent and long-term care and also educate both patients and their families in managing age-related conditions, promoting healthier lifestyles and preparing for future health challenges. The government also must do its role in providing social security schemes and National Health Programs to the elderly individuals and enhance the health infrastructure at the ground level.