Oct 1, 2024 · Key facts on ageing and health: explanation of ageing, common health conditions associated with ageing, Factors influencing Healthy Ageing, Challenges in responding to population ageing and WHO's response

Dec 31, 2024 · Ageing presents both challenges and opportunities. It will increase demand for primary health care and long-term care, require a larger and better trained workforce, intensify the need for physical and social environments to be made more age-friendly, and call for everyone in every sector to combat ageism.

Feb 28, 2018 · Healthy Ageing involves all levels and sectors of government Examples of intersectoral action include establishing policies and programmes that expand housing options; making buildings and transport accessible; promoting age-diversity in working environments; and protecting older people from poverty through social protection schemes. Making progress on …

May 20, 2022 · The rapidly population ageing population in the Western Pacific Region has widespread implications for health, wellbeing, and the general organization of societies. It increases demand for primary health care and long-term care, requires a larger and better trained health workforce, increases the need for physical and social environments to be made more …

Feb 21, 2025 · Addressing ageism requires a fundamental shift in societal attitudes, feelings and behaviours towards ageing and older persons. Age-friendly environments empower older individuals to lead dignified lives by addressing social determinants of health and promoting supportive communities that enhance their well-being.

The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) is an opportunity to bring together governments, civil society, international agencies, professionals, academia, the media, and the private sector for ten years of concerted, catalytic and collaborative action to improve the lives of older people, their families, and the communities in which they live.

Jun 7, 2024 · WHO and Italian National Institute of Health sign memorandum of understanding to improve care for healthy ageing

We organize our work according to the 5 strategic priority areas identified in the Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health 2016-2020.

Oct 26, 2020 · Healthy ageing is the focus of WHO’s work on ageing between 2015 – 2030. Healthy ageing replaces the World Health Organization’s previous focus on active ageing, a policy framework developed in 2002. Healthy ageing, like active ageing, emphasizes the need for action across multiple sectors and enabling older people to remain a resource to their families, …

Sep 21, 2021 · With the world ageing at a rapid rate, it is estimated that by 2030 there will be 34 nations with over 20% population above 65.years. In recent years, long-term studies on “super agers” from across the globe are studying behaviours, habits and health indicators of < 90 years.