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Abstract
This study examines the prevalence of morbidity and hospitalization in Haryana by using NSS 60th round survey data (January - June 2004). It also studies the nature and type of ailments. The rate of morbidity prevalence and hospitalization was higher in urban areas as compare to rural areas. Aged females reported higher morbidity prevalence than aged males while aged males received more hospitalization treatment. Disorder of joints/bones, hypertension, bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, cataract, visual and locomotor were noted as major diseases at the national level. In all states aged people affected in a large number by non-communicable ailments.