Question

According to the ICMR study, what percentage of elderly individuals in Kerala are diabetic?

1. Approximately 80% of the elderly in Kerala are diabetic.
2. Only 19.4% of the elderly population in Kerala has diabetes.
3. The ICMR study did not provide data on the elderly diabetic population.
4. Around 50% of elderly individuals in Kerala are diabetic.

• A. 1 only
• B. None of these
• C. All
• D. 4 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) highlighted a significant prevalence of diabetes among the elderly in Kerala.

• The study indicated that a substantial proportion, approximately 80%, of elderly individuals in the state are affected by diabetes.

• This finding underscores the importance of public health initiatives like VAYOMADHURAM that focus on managing diabetes in this demographic.