Table 1:
Socio demographic profile of the elderly respondents (n=223) in Mukim Sepang.
| Socio demographic profile | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
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| Age | ||
| 60–69 years | 122 | 54.7 |
| 70–79 years | 69 | 30.9 |
| 80 years and above | 32 | 14.4 |
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| Gender | ||
| Females | 123 | 55.2 |
| Males | 100 | 44.8 |
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| Ethnicity | ||
| Malays | 120 | 53.8 |
| Chinese | 52 | 23.3 |
| Indians | 45 | 20.2 |
| Orang Asli | 6 | 2.7 |
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| Marital Status | ||
| Married | 134 | 60.1 |
| Single/ Widowed/ Divorced | 89 | 39.9 |
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| Living Arrangement | ||
| Living alone | 19 | 8.5 |
| Living with family | 204 | 91.5 |
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| Occupation | ||
| Not working | 186 | 83.4 |
| Working | 37 | 16.6 |
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| Family Income | ||
| Less than RM500 | 152 | 68.2 |
| RM500 and above | 71 | 31.8 |
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| Level of education | ||
| No education | 100 | 44.8 |
| Primary education | 110 | 49.3 |
| Secondary education | 13 | 5.9 |