WHO Ageing and health
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Long Business Description
In accordance with a recent World Health Resolution (67/13), a comprehensive Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health is being developed by WHO in consultation with Member States and other partners. The Strategy and Action Plan draws on the evidence of the World report on ageing and health and builds on existing activities to address 5 priority areas for action:
1. Commitment to Healthy Ageing.
2. Aligning health systems with the needs of older populations.
3. Developing systems for providing long-term care.
4. Creating age-friendly environments.
5. Improving measurement, monitoring and understanding.