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Ageing in Pakistan—A New Challenge

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Abstract

With increasing life spans across the world, Pakistan is also experiencing a rise in its elderly population. With meager resources and a poor understanding of aging; Pakistan faces many challenges in caring for its elderly population. This article highlights the present infrastructure and systems in place for the aged in Pakistan with a special focus on health and medical issues. Future possibilities for improvement in the health and wellbeing of our elderly are also discussed.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

    Saniya R. Sabzwari

  2. Reynolds Institute on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA

    Gohar Azhar

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Sabzwari, S.R., Azhar, G. Ageing in Pakistan—A New Challenge. Ageing Int 36, 423–427 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-010-9082-z

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  • Ageing
  • Pakistan