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Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA)
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Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA)

helpageAsia2016-12-26T12:46:27+07:00Tags: disaster risk reduction, NCD, non-communicabledisease|

MIPAA recognizes that older people must be participants in development at all levels. It recognises the abilities and contribution of older people, and their rights to healthy and active ageing. The plan focuses on three priority areas: older persons [...]

Ageing and the challenge of NCDs in low and middle income countries
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Ageing and the challenge of NCDs in low and middle income countries

helpageAsia2016-12-26T13:58:13+07:00Tags: disaster risk reduction, NCD, non-communicabledisease|

There is need for urgent action to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) for older people worldwide. This position paper advocates for a "whole life course approach to NCDs, which is inclusive of all ages, should be [...]