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India’s elderly population to reach 319 million by 2050, requires unified action

In India, with a three-fold increase in elderly population expected over the next two-and-a-half decades and geriatric care still being a relatively new area in healthcare and mainly restricted to cities

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Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock

Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock

The elderly population currently stands at about 104 million in India which is projected to rise to 319 million by 2050, calling for a unified action to address healthcare challenges, experts said on Friday. 

Healthy ageing is about fostering physical, mental, and social well-being in order to enable people to live long, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

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