Table 5 Use of different health facilities by place of residence among the Elderly Population in India (2017–18)
Type of Health Facility | RURAL (%) | URBAN (%) |
|---|---|---|
Government/ Public Hospital (incl. HSC/PHC/CHC etc.) | 39.69 | 25.49 |
Charitable/Trust/NGO run hospital | 0.9 | 1.63 |
Private Hospital | 25.9 | 28.91 |
Private doctor/ clinic | 31.87 | 43.45 |
Informal health care provider | 1.64 | 0.52 |