Determinants of Multimorbidity among Elderly People in Jammu and Kashmir: Evidence from NSS 75th Round Survey

Abstract

The study examines the determinants of multimorbidity among elderly people in Jammu and Kashmir. The analysis is based on 75^th Round NSSO data on Social Consumption on Health. The study reveals that elderly people residing in urban areas, belonging to labour or other household types, following the Muslim religion, belonging to SC or other castes, lacking access to a latrine, having unsafe drinking water, and higher age statistically significantly increase the likelihood of multimorbidity. Conversely, being female, having higher education levels, being economically independent, and living with family are associated with lower odds of multimorbidity. The findings provide insights into the determinants of multimorbidity among the elderly in Jammu and Kashmir. Policymakers and healthcare providers can utilize this information to develop targeted interventions and strategies that address the specific risk factors and needs of different subgroups within the elderly population, ultimately improving their health outcomes and quality of life.