Open AccessSociodemographic pattern of postmenopausal women and health issues: A study in rural Bathinda, Punjab
Author(s) -
Ratika Samtani,
Deepali Garg,
Noopur Sharma,
Roumi Deb
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of mid-life health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.423
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 0976-7819
pISSN - 0976-7800
DOI - 10.4103/jmh.jmh_139_19
Subject(s) - postmenopausal women , environmental health , demography , medicine , psychology , gerontology , socioeconomics , sociology
The diminishing hormonal concentrations in women after menopause may trap them into a number of reproductive health deficits. Their lifestyle, occupation, dietary constituents, etc., affect the overall health. Unfortunately, women belonging to rural areas lack basic amenities and cultural aspects give them a backseat to pay heed to personal health. Therefore, it is important to take into consideration the demographic profile of rural women.