Ageing - An Inevitable Consequence of Demographic Transition

Ageing -inevitable consequence of demographic transition, becoming an important social issue not only before the government but also before the society. Here an attempt is made to understand the problems and diseases suffered by the aged during their old ages. For the study purpose 60 aged persons belongs to New Mahe panchayath is selected. Sample consists of both male and females. The collected information is analysed and presented by using adequate statistical tools like tables, diagrams etc. The objectives of the study are: to study whether any gender discrimination exist among older people in the study area, to examine the differences in the problems of old women and men, to know the social and health problems faced by aged group, to know the security problem faced by aged in their old age

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