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Background: Ageing is a complex process, influenced by many factors. The present study was conducted to assess health seeking behavior of elderly. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 540 elderly aged 60 years and above of both genders. A through clinical examination was performed. Type of morbidity was recorded. Results: Out of 540 subjects, males were 380 and females were 160. Common morbidities in elderly was diabetes mellitus seen in 280, hypertension in 265, Cancer in 110, vision impairment in 340, gastroenterology in 315, respiratory in 470, cereberovascular in 180, musculoskeletal in 480 and genitourinary in 235 subjects. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 120 seek no medication, 220 self medication, 80 traditional, 110 allopathic and 50 ayurvedic. Conclusion: Authors found that there is rise in elderly people in the country in last couple of years. Common morbidities in elderly was diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cancer, vision impairment, gastroenterology, respiratory, cereberovascular, musculoskeletal and genitourinary ailments.

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