Bangladesh is home to one of the largest populations of older adults in the world.Driven by increasing life expectancy at birth, this population is increasing. By 2040,one in five Bangladeshis will be 60 years old or older. The increase in lifespan isaccompanied by a greater burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), whichaccount for 70 percent of all deaths in the country. These chronic conditions tend toaffect older adults, leading to an increased...
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2023/02/02
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184596
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2023/08/22
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Silver Opportunity: Case Studies - Time to Focus on Healthy Aging : Challenges, Opportunities, and Recommendations for Bangladesh