Ageing

Ageing or aging (see spelling differences) is the process of becoming older. The term refers especially to humans, many other animals, and fungi, whereas for example bacteria, perennial plants and some simple animals are potentially biologically immortal. In the broader sense, ageing can refer to single cells within an organism which have ceased dividing (cellular senescence) or to the population of a species (population ageing). In humans, ageing represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time and can encompass physical, psychological, and social changes. Reaction time, for example, may slow with age, while knowledge of world events …

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WHO: World Health Organization · 16 January 2025 English

[...] At the same time, to better prepare the national health systems to address the needs of the ageing population in a holistic manner, WHO has started developing community-based care and support models

dependency on imported medical supplies and an ageing population with a rising risk of noncommunicable health-care sector, resulting from the increasing ageing population, the rise of NCDs, the COVID-19 pandemic demographic transition towards an increasing elderly and ageing population. As per projections, one in every four national health systems to address the needs of the ageing population in a holistic manner, WHO has started care delivery and improve health outcomes. The ageing population and rising NCDs that currently contribute


WHO: World Health Organization · 16 January 2025 English

This report summarizes the work undertaken by the members of the Strategic Partners’ Initiative for Data and Digital Health (‎SPI-DDH)‎ during the period since its inauguration on 13 June 2024 …

demand for care will continue to rise owing to an ageing population having ever increasing noncommunicable


Climate Council · 15 January 2025 English

This of the energy transition – but interest is high, shows that most Australians have very low with 81% of people being interested in the levels of awareness about renewable …

employees, clean energy and a net zero economy are as ageing coal fired power stations and likely to generate to occur to 2030 of around 11,000 employees, as ageing coal fired power stations and associated coal mines


WHO: World Health Organization · 14 January 2025 English

This document highlights the imperative for hospitals to evolve in response to demographic shifts, technological progress and changing public expectations. This vision for future hospitals stresses the importance of patient-centered …

Factors to be considered include: • population ageing and the rise in multi- morbidity, which contrast options for post-acute care – especially with the ageing population, often requiring a combination of


UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues · 10 January 2025 English

Throughout 2024, ECLAC continued to carry out actions related to the recommendations of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, in accordance with the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable …

and the Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America


UN: The United Nations · 9 January 2025 English

Adopted, 77th plenary meeting

relating to the world social situation and to youth, ageing, disabled persons and the family" Call number A(01)/R3


UN: The United Nations · 9 January 2025 English

victims and as perpetrators; and the increased importance of addressing intergenerational issues in an ageing society; recommends that the UN system, on the basis of the positive experience of youth participation

importance of addressing intergenerational issues in an ageing society; recommends that the UN system, on the


UN: The United Nations · 9 January 2025 English

v, 27 p. : graphs1. Introduction -- 2. Changing population age structures -- 3. Fertility, health and education -- 4. Individual and household-level intergenerational support -- 5. Consequences for the …

PDF  UN. Population Division 2017 DEMOGRAPHIC AGEING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT


World Bank Group · 9 January 2025 English

Youths are a vital part of the economic workforce, but they face unique challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Despite being tech-savvy and socially conscious, many youths struggle …

(United Nations Population Fund). 2022. Population Ageing in Bhutan: Current Situation and Future Prospects


UN: The United Nations · 9 January 2025 English

follow-up to the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002; invites the organizations of the UN system to consider mainstreaming ageing issues into their work plans; requests the Secretary-General

appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002 Summary Invites all actors at all levels Action on Ageing, 2002; invites the organizations of the UN system to consider mainstreaming ageing issues System Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (2002) AGEING PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATIONShow more subjects


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