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Riding the ageing wave
By Miranda Simpson, Posted 11 July 2013 See more by this blogger
I feel like I am riding the crest of a global wave. The year I turn 60 is the same year Earth is predicted to hold more people over 60 than children under 14. I know I won't be... Keep reading
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Shocking statistics on China’s ageing population
By Meredith Wyse, Posted 19 June 2013 See more by this blogger
Ageing as a policy issue is becoming of increasing importance in the world's most populous country, China. There are currently 194 million people over the age of 60 in China and this number is predicted to increase to 440... Keep reading
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My night working in a Syrian refugee camp
By Amandine Allaire, Posted 15 March 2013 See more by this blogger
On 13 March, I worked a night shift at Za'atari refugee camp near the northern border between Jordan and Syria. Here is my diary of the night: 9:45 pm: I arrive in Za'atari camp with members from the Handicap... Keep reading
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New report reveals insight into the situation of older people in Myanmar
By Jessie George, Posted 12 March 2013 See more by this blogger
Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges facing East Asia. In Myanmar, currently about 9% of the population is aged above 60 and this is expected to rise rapidly. By 2050, it is estimated that older people will... Keep reading
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Africa is ageing, but how prepared is the continent?
By Isabella Aboderin, Posted 21 January 2013 See more by this blogger
There is growing recognition of the extent and impact of increasing longevity. By 2030, there will be more people globally aged older than 60 than children under 10, and 73% of older people will live in developing countries. Africa... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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