• Mrs. Kalpana Bansod
• Dr. Sushmita Sil

ABSTRACT : Background: India’s geriatric population is expanding rapidly, with projections suggesting it may reach 347 million by 2050. This demographic transition poses significant challenges to healthcare systems, particularly in urban communities where lifestyle changes and limited support structures may exacerbate health problems. Understanding the morbidity profile of the elderly is crucial for planning effective interventions. Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the health problems of the geriatric population residing in selected urban areas of Nagpur city. Methods: A descriptive survey design was adopted and conducted over a two-month period. A total of 150 elderly individuals aged 60 years and above were recruited using non-probability convenience sampling. Data were collected through structured interviews using a self-developed, validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were applied to summarize the data, and Chi-square tests were used to examine associations between demographic variables and health problems, with p < 0.05 considered significant. Results: Among the participants, 42.7% were male and 57.3% female. Educational attainment showed that 46% had primary education, 35.3% secondary, and 18.7% were illiterate. The most common health problems reported were weight loss (34.7%), arthritis (28.7%), hypertension (23.3%), decreased vision (18%), hearing impairment (10.7%), diabetes mellitus (10.7%), and multiple chronic illnesses (9.3%). Chi-square analysis revealed no statistically significant associations between demographic characteristics and health conditions. Conclusion: The findings highlight weight loss, arthritis, and hypertension as major concerns among the elderly in urban Nagpur. These results emphasize the need for targeted geriatric healthcare services, community-based screening, and health education to improve quality of life in this vulnerable population.

Geriatrics, Urban health, Morbidity pattern, Arthritis, Hypertension, Nagpur

"A STUDY TO ASSESS THE HEALTH PROBLEM OF GERIATRIC AGE GROUP IN SELECTED URBAN AREA OF NAGPUR CITY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.d381-d387, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509353.pdf

"A STUDY TO ASSESS THE HEALTH PROBLEM OF GERIATRIC AGE GROUP IN SELECTED URBAN AREA OF NAGPUR CITY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppd381-d387, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509353.pdf