Table 6 Reason for not availing government health facility by place of residence among the Elderly Population in India (2017–18)
Reason for not availing government health services | RURAL (%) | URBAN (%) |
|---|---|---|
Required specific services not available | 8.81 | 5.1 |
Available but quality not satisfactory | 27.79 | 22.77 |
Quality satisfactory but facility too far | 10.52 | 5.92 |
Quality satisfactory but involves long waiting | 17.47 | 21.55 |
Financial constraint | 0.46 | 0.2 |
Preference for a trusted doctor/hospital | 29.17 | 40.73 |
Others | 5.78 | 3.74 |