Abstract: Background: Population ageing is a global phenomenon and India is no exception with nearly149 million person aged 60 years and above. Like other state of the country, the growing ageing population in Ladakh has become a matter of concern, particularly in the context of changing social and economic structure. Understanding the physical health problems and health seeking behaviour of the elderly is essential for developing appropriate geriatric care services......
Keywords: Ageing, physical health problems, health seeking behaviour
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