AbstractIntroduction: Chronic disease constitute a major cause of mortality in the world representing 35 million deaths in 2005 & over 60% of all deaths. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the Prevalence of Chronic diseases among elders in Maraimalai nagar. Methodology: The research approach selected for the present study was Quantitative approach and descriptive research design. The study was conducted in Maraimalainagar, Kancheepuram District. The study was conducted among 50 Elders. Non probability purposive sampling technique was adopted for the study. The data was collected by assessing the basic biological variables and using structured questionnaire which consists of 30 questions. Results: 50 Elders, 28% have Hypertension, 16% have Diabetes mellitus, 48% having Asthma, 6% have Cardio vascular disease, 28% of Osteoporosis, 10% of clients have other problems and 4% don’t have any clinical conditions. Conclusion: The study concludes that, awareness among chronic disease among general public is very poor. Hence education among people is needed.