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This study investigates the health-seeking behavior among 104 elderly individuals in Bharatpur, Chitwan District, Nepal, revealing that 86.5% suffer from chronic health issues, primarily hypertension. While all participants sought health assistance, 83.7% preferred modern medicine, with a significant portion still relying on alternative treatments due to various socio-economic and cultural factors. The findings highlight the need for improved awareness and accessibility to healthcare services for the elderl

Author

Kamalika Bhattacharjee

Language

EN