Even in poor countries, most older people die from noncommunicable diseases
They die from diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes, and not from infectious and parasitic diseases. In addition, older people often have several health problems at the same time, such as diabetes and heart disease.
All over the world, older people are at risk of ill-treatment About 4-6% of older people in developed countries experience any form of ill-treatment at home. Poor treatment in institutions includes the physical retention of patients, insulting their dignity (for example, leaving them in dirty clothes) and deliberately providing insufficient care (which results in bedsores). Poor treatment of elderly people can lead to serious physical injuries and long psychological consequences.
All over the world, older people are at risk of ill-treatment About 4-6% of older people in developed countries experience any form of ill-treatment at home. Poor treatment in institutions includes the physical retention of patients, insulting their dignity (for example, leaving them in dirty clothes) and deliberately providing insufficient care (which results in bedsores). Poor treatment of elderly people can lead to serious physical injuries and long psychological consequences.