Prevalence and Determinants of Multimorbidity Among the Rural Elderly: The Socio-Economic Insights from Odisha

Description

This book examines the prevalence and determinants of multi-morbidity among the rural elderly in Odisha and explores how socio-economic and demographic factors influence the occurrence of multiple chronic conditions. It further assesses the opportunity costs associated with multimorbidity, including loss of working days, reduced productivity, and the broader economic burden on elderly individuals and their households. Through an in-depth empirical analysis, the study highlights the intersection of ageing, health, and socio-economic vulnerability in rural areas and offers evidence-based insights for improving geriatric healthcare policies and support systems.

About the Author

Mr. Satrughan Behera is a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the Department of Economic Studies and Policy, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya-824236. He obtained his M.A. in Economics from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and his M.Phil. from Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha. His specialization subjects in research are Development Economics, Health Economics, and Social Economics. He has published five research articles in reputed journals and presented three research papers in several national and international seminars and conferences.

Dr. Sachita Nanda Sa is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the P.G. Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha. He has pursued his MPhil and Ph.D. from the Central University of Hyderabad, Telangana. He has authored and co-authored several books and published outstanding articles in reputed Scopus Indexed journals. He was also the Visiting Professor in Karaganda State Technical University, Kazakhstan in December, 2018. His areas of Specializations are Health Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Dr. Sasmita Behera is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Economics in the Dept. of Economics and Public Policy, MIT World Peace University. She has completed her Ph.D. from National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR). Dr. Behera’s research expertise lies in health and development economics, healthcare financing, and inequity in healthcare.Over the years, she has published various research papers in journals of repute such as Journal of Biosocial Science,Plos One, International Journal of Healthcare Management etc.