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The percentage of elderly population has increased because of an increase in life-expectancy due to a gradual development in the health-care services. This change requires us to shift the global focus to the preventive health-care and medical needs of the elderly population. Prevalence of chronic diseases, physical disabilities, mental illness and other comorbidities are higher in the ageing population. Prevention and control of health problems with the elderly require a multifaceted approach in active collaboration of health, social welfare and other geriatric healthcare programs.
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