Theme of World Health Day-2012 Ageing & Health

Slogan “Good health adds life to years”

Beyond our wish to add years to life, we need to add life to years

Feels Happy & HealthyHealthy age & economic Independence

More and more people are living long life >60 yrs

May the man live for 100 yrs, May he be centenarian with all senses intact

till the end – Yajurved.

U.S Classification of old age (Sr.Citizens)Young Old, Old-Old Very old60-75 75-85 >85

Global Phenomenon In 4 decades, people aged >60 expected to

rise from 10% 22% - a jump from 800 million to 2 billion people.

S.E.A.Region: 8% (2012), 12% (”25), 20% (”50)

India : Life expectancy -37yrs(1951) 64 yrs(2003) >60 yrs Gr : 7.4% (2001) 9%(2016)

Population >60 yrs doubled since 1980. People >80 yrs will almost quadruple to

395 mill between now and 2050. In the next 5Yrs, the number of adults > 65

will outnumber children U5 By 2050, these older adults will outnumber

all children U14. The majority of older people live in low- or

middle-income countries.

The world will have more people who live to see their 80s or 90s than ever before

The past century has seen remarkable improvements in life expectancy.

Soon, the world will have more older people than children

In the next four decades, the proportion of people aged 60 and over is expected to rise from 10% to 22% - a jump from 800

million to 2 billion people.

Healthy ageing is linked to health in earlier stages of life

Yet, how well we age depends on many factors like.

Behaviors and exposures over whole life course. These include what we eat, how physically active we are and our exposure to health

Risks -caused by smoking, harmful consumption of alcohol, or exposure to toxic substances.

Financial problems Occupation - ” – Family - ” – Dependency - ” – Accommodation - ” –

Medical - ” –

Visualmetabolic & VascularDegenerative disordersAccidents, MSDsCancers

Challenges due to transitions in family & economy

Impact on National economy

Social support

Health Care System

The elderly have to compete with the rest of the population for services in view of the generally large populations and the limited facilities.

Even in poor countries, most older people die of NCDs

People living with disability are increasing.

Globally, many older people are at risk of maltreatment

The need for long-term care is rising

A dramatic increase in the number of people with dementias

In emergency situations, older people can be especially vulnerable.

Older people are "past their sell-by date“

Older people are helpless

Older people will eventually become senile

Older women have less value than younger women

Older people don't deserve health care

Older people are a valuable resource for their societies and should feel valued.

Good health throughout life helps us make the most of the positive aspects of ageing.

Societies who take care of their older populations, and support their active participation in daily life, will be

better prepared to cope with the changing world.

Good health in older age can be achieved by: Promoting health across the life-course. Creating age-friendly environments that

foster the health and participation of older people.

Providing access to basic P.H.care, long-term care and palliative care.

Acknowledging the value of older people and help them participate fully in family and community life.

Education Justice Labor Transport Employment Housing Finance Social security

We need to recognize that active and healthy ageing does not only focus on health services, but is concerned with the overall quality of life of the

elderly

Greater appreciation that good health across the life-course contributes to a happy and productive older age

People become aware of ageist stereotypes and support older people in being active, resourceful and

respected members of society. Governments implement innovative strategies to ensure

good health for the elderly.

Governments take action now to anticipate and address public health challenges related to population

ageing. This is particularly important in low- and middle-income countries, which are experiencing the

fastest ageing.

Active Ageing

Exercise for Physical & Mental health

Role Of WHO Emphasizes its member states to develope

regional data base for elderlynational legislation & laws to support healthy

ageing advocates involvement of other sectors

Role Of GOI :11th & 12th % 5 yr plans – Geriatrics

Role Of Family : Support from family