Ageing and Life Course

Ageing: Exploding the myths

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Publication details

Editors: WHO
Number of pages: 24
Publication date: 1999
Languages: English
WHO reference number: WHO/HSC/AHE/99.1

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Overview

This brochure outlines how the principles of active ageing help maintain health and creativity throughout the lifespan and especially into the later years. It explodes some common myths about ageing and older people, and suggests ways that individuals and policy makers can turn principles into practice to make active ageing a global reality.