Table 1 Percentage experiencing different form of abuse after turning 60 years of age, India, 2011
From: Abuse against elderly in India – The role of education
Type of abuse | Men | Women | Percent of victims abused by family members |
|---|---|---|---|
Physical | 4.6 | 4.0 | 66.7 |
Verbal | 9.7 | 10.7 | 68.0 |
Economic | 5.1 | 5.7 | 68.3 |
Disrespect | 5.3 | 6.6 | 55.9 |
Neglect | 4.2 | 6.0 | 65.2 |
Ever experience of abuse | 11.0 | 11.7 | NA |
Current experience of abuse | 5.2 | 6.2 | |
No. of elderly | 4,635 | 5,144 |