Abstract
Population ageing is driving an increase in chronic or non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and many of these conditions can be managed with the right health care; hypertension is a case in point. • Older people’s health needs are routinely neglected. • Investing in the health of older people can be very cost-effective. • Interventions need not be expensive or resource-intensive. • Addressing health issues, such as hypertension in a timely manner, can bring considerable social and economic benefits.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Facing the facts |
| Subtitle of host publication | the truth about ageing and development |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Age International |
| Pages | 34-36 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
