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Oct 1, 2022 · Learn about the global trends and challenges of population ageing, the common health conditions and factors influencing healthy ageing, and the WHO response to promote longer and healthier lives. The fact sheet covers topics such as biological and social aspects of ageing, geriatric syndromes, ageism, and the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing.
Old age is the range of ages for people nearing and surpassing life expectancy. People of old age are also referred to as: old people, elderly, elders, seniors, senior citizens, or older adults. [1] Old age is not a definite biological stage: the chronological age denoted as "old age" varies culturally and historically. [2]
- Your cardiovascular system. The most common change in the cardiovascular system is stiffening of the blood vessels and arteries, causing your heart to work harder to pump blood through them.
- Your bones, joints and muscles. With age, bones tend to shrink in size and density, weakening them and making them more susceptible to fracture.
- Your digestive system. Age-related structural changes in the large intestine can result in more constipation in older adults. Other contributing factors include a lack of exercise, not drinking enough fluids and a low-fiber diet.
- Your bladder and urinary tract. Your bladder may become less elastic as you age, resulting in the need to urinate more often. Weakening of bladder muscles and pelvic floor muscles may make it difficult for you to empty your bladder completely or cause you to lose bladder control (urinary incontinence).
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