The interface of dementia and physical disability; causative factors and associations in the elderly population from Pakistan: evidence from the nationally representative cross-sectional Demographic and Health Survey (DHS, 2017-18) of Pakistan

Objectives: The interface of dementia and physical disability is poorly characterized in the elderly population. We used 2017-2018 Demographic Health Survey (DHS) (PKPR71FL) to investigate prevalence Pakistan. Study design: A cross-sectional study design was by analyzing latest DHS conducted for Pakistan from 22 November 2017 30 April 2018. Methods: Gamma correlation evaluate effects several demographic socioeconomic factors on 2,899 males 2,284 females. Results: both forms disabilities increased with advancing age a higher preponderance among females. Being unmarried, not educated, having smaller household, poverty associated greater disability. Having four or more children men but lower women. highest Punjab lowest Balochistan. Conclusion: Altogether, we describe burden Pakistan. Community-based interventions are recommended reduce Pakistan.