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Figure 2. Prevalence of mobility limitation by 5-year age groups and place of residence, 1995–1996 and 2004

For both genders, in 1995–1996 and 2004, the prevalence of mobility limitation increased with age [Figure 1]. Further,
at both time points, the prevalence was higher among women than men, particularly so after the age of 65–69 years.
Among men, over the course of 10 years, the prevalence decreased slightly, especially for those aged 60–74. Among
women, over the decade, the prevalence remained largely unchanged. There was a slight decrease in the prevalence for
those aged 60–64, but then the prevalence marginally increased for those aged 80 and above.
Irrespective of the place of residence [Figure 2], there was an increase in the prevalence of mobility limitation
with age in 1995–1996 as well as 2004. In 1995–1996, the rural-urban difference in prevalence varied by age group;
the prevalence was higher for those residing in rural rather than urban areas, especially for respondents aged 65–84.
However, in 2004, while there was a convergence in the prevalence for those aged <80, it was slightly higher for those
aged 80–84 in rural areas and in urban areas for those aged 85 and above in urban areas. Among older rural persons, over
the course of 10 years, the prevalence of mobility limitation decreased for all age groups, though it was only marginally
for those aged 75 and above. However, among older urban persons, over the course of the decade, the prevalence increased
for those aged 70–74 and those aged 80 and above.

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