Open AccessLacunae in noncommunicable disease control program: Need to focus on adherence issues!
Author(s) -
Tarundeep Singh,
Nidhi Bhatnagar,
Gopal Singh Moond
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.214434
Subject(s) - medicine , focus (optics) , control (management) , intensive care medicine , physical therapy , artificial intelligence , physics , computer science , optics
Chronic non communicable diseases in India have increased in magnitude with earlier onset and more likelihood of complications. Much emphasis is given to early diagnosis and timely treatment. Additionally, tertiary prevention through medication adherence is needed to limit disability and prevent early onset of complications. This study was aimed to assess the magnitude of medication and lifestyle adherence among elderly patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension in rural areas of Punjab.