Ageing in Pakistan-A New Challenge

Saniya R. Sabzwari; Gohar Azhar

doi:10.1007/s12126-010-9082-z

Ageing in Pakistan-A New Challenge

Saniya R. Sabzwari, Gohar Azhar

Department of Family Medicine, Medical College, Pakistan

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Abstract

With increasing life spans across the world, Pakistan is also experiencing a rise in its elderly population. With meager resources and a poor understanding of aging; Pakistan faces many challenges in caring for its elderly population. This article highlights the present infrastructure and systems in place for the aged in Pakistan with a special focus on health and medical issues. Future possibilities for improvement in the health and wellbeing of our elderly are also discussed.

Original language	English (UK)
Pages (from-to)	423-427
Number of pages	5
Journal	Ageing International
Volume	36
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-010-9082-z
Publication status	Published - Dec 2011

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