The world
is ageing fast. By 2030, there will be more people over 60 than under 10 years
of age.
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The
world’s population is rapidly ageing: The number of people aged 60 years or
older will rise from 900 million to 2 billion between 2015 and 2050 (moving
from 12% to 22% of the total global population).
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Ageism
can be as pervasive than sexism or racism
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When
it comes to health, there is no ‘typical’ older person: Biological ageing is
only loosely associated with person age in years. Some 80 year-olds have
physical and mental capacities similar to many 20 year-olds
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Health
in older age is not random: Besides
genetics, it is due to their physical and social environments, and the influence
on their opportunities and health behaviour
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Comprehensive
public health action will require fundamental shifts in how we think about
ageing and health
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Health
systems need to be realigned to the needs of older populations
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In
the 21st century, all countries need an integrated system of long-term care
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Healthy
Ageing involves all levels and sectors of government.