What are the public health implications of global ageing?
The public health implications of global ageing are quite evident, especially in the current decade. By 2050, the number of old people will jump from 400 million, as it was in 2000, to 1.7 billion. Old age comes with poor health and dependency therefore, it is necessary to focus on good health of older individuals so they can continue contributing to the community. Certain measures can be employed to prevent or delay chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, non-communicable diseases and terminal diseases such as cancer. Old people can contribute to community. There should be certain capacity and vacancy for old people to make a difference. They can choose to avail opportunities where they are requires to volunteer, provide care, educating by their experiences and becoming a helping hand for household.