Socio-demographic Determinants of Quality of Life

Rapid declines in fertility rates and mortality rates along with substantial improvements in health care systems have resulted in the growth of elderly populations around the world, and this trend is expected to continue. People s demographic characteristics, socioeconomic conditions, adequate and appropriate nutrition, access to basic social amenities such as food, water and electricity have been found to be highly correlated to health and nutrition status expected to look into the living conditions of the elderly under social aspects of their lives without neglecting the economic problems facing them, also, it is important to consider and address the elderly people's needs and concerns, which might have direct impacts on their well-being and quality of life. The aim of this study is to examine the Socio-demographic effects on the quality of life among the elderly in Osun State, Nigeria. Also, it aimed at examine effect of elderly living arrangement on self assessment of quality of Life; to explore gender differentials in self perceived health status of elderly; and to examine the influence of socio-demographic factors on life satisfaction.

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Onitiju Olalekan hails from Ile-Ife, born to the family of Mr.and Mrs O. Onitiju, he started his education at L.A. Primary School before proceeding to Oduduwa College for the secondary education and later to Obafemi Awolowo University all in Ile-Ife, where he studied Demography and Social Statistics both first degree and Postgraduate.