What are the most common chronic diseases affecting individuals aged 65 and older according to the chapter?

The most common chronic diseases affecting individuals aged 65 and older include hypertension, dyslipidemia, arthritis, cardiac disease, and eye disease.

In the population aged 65 years and older, the most prevalent chronic diseases are hypertension, affecting 60% of this age group, followed by dyslipidemia at 41%, arthritis at 28%, cardiac disease at 25%, and eye disease at 23%. These conditions are significant contributors to the overall burden of chronic illness in older adults, impacting their health and quality of life.