Population ageing is likely to become a global concern as
the proportion of the older population is rapidly increasing. This review
intends to consolidate the evidence available in the world regarding the
epidemiological, clinical, social and policy aspects of population ageing to
emphasise its increasing burden and its impact on health-system preparedness.
Based on a narrative review methodology which uses international databases,
peer-reviewed literature and large organisational reports from 2000-2024, the
research presents significant patterns of multimorbidity, non-communicable
diseases, frailty, cognitive decline, social determinants, and gaps in
geriatric care provision. Findings indicate that the accelerated pace of
demographic ageing, particularly in low- and middle-income nations, has
exacerbated the prevalence of chronic illnesses, functional impairment, and
caregiving; and has revealed laggards in the current state of long-term care
systems, labour shortages, disintegrated service provision, and endemic ageism.
Solutions that have emerged, such as the integrated, person-centred care model,
age-friendly environment, and technological innovations to aid in managing
chronic diseases, are also observed as part of the analysis. The review finds
that to deal with the multi-sectoral, equity-based solutions needed to face the
complex challenges of global ageing, the health systems, social protection, and
community structures need to be aligned to improve resilience, functional
ability, and dignified and healthy ageing among diverse groups of people.
Author(s) Details
Abdulhameed G.
Albeshr
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Yazeed A. Alhabdan
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abeer M. Alghamdi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Amal H. Alshubeki
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Amnah M. Alanazi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ghadah A. Alzahrani
Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hadeel M. Almutairi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ibtessam A. Hazazi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Joud A. Basfar
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Muhannad I.
Alhussaini
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nawaf A. Alghamdi
Marley Clinics, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Reham F. Alsaleh
Private Dental Clinic, Riyad, Saudi Arabia.
Setah T. Alanazi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fawaz H. Modahi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aodhr/v10/7309
