Elderly Population In Sub-Saharan Africa

Malnutrition is commonly found to be associated with poverty, often it is due to the lack of income into the household which restricts the family to the food products that they can buy. The food that the family are able to afford are often low in essential nutrients and vitamins, these food products are cheap to buy and easy to cook. Malnutrition is defined as the lack of consumption of nutrients which then leads to further health problems. Being malnourished can impact a child’s development, including weight loss, growth issues and cognitive issues. Having the correct nutrition intake is required within childhood to ensure that the child develops in the correct way, it is extremely

The word means poor nutrition and malnutrition is a broad term referring to both under-nutrition and over-nutrition.

The rapid growth in the number of seniors in America and around the world is creating a global demographic revolution without precedent. During this century, advances in hygiene and water supply and control of infectious diseases have reduced the risk of premature death much. As a result, the proportion of population over 60 years in the world is growing faster than in any previous era. In 1950 there were approximately 200 million people aged over 60 worldwide. By 2000 there will be over 550 million, and by 2025, the number of people over 60 is expected to reach 1,200 million.

There are many nutrients we eat within our foods, these are vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and protein. Malnutrition is when an individual is not getting enough nutrients into the bod, this means their body will not function properly this can be dangerous as your immune system could stop working or shut down which means individuals will be open to more cold, flu’s, infections etc. Malnutrition can also include under nutrition and over nutrition.

The fact that the American population is aging has raised concerns. In 2011, the number of adults over the age of 65 reached 41.4 million, which account for 13.3% of the population ("A Profile of Older Americans: 2012," 2012). It is estimated that there will be about 71 million older adults by 2030 ("Healthy Aging-Improving and Extending Quality of Life among Older Americans," 2009). Approximately 2.1 million elderly are currently living in

The recent growth in the number of older adults in the United States is unusual in the history of America. The anticipation of the elderly population (65+) by the year 2050 will be almost 89million people, or greater than the population of the elderly in the year 2010 (CDC 2013).

In the year 2050 there will be an estimated 83.7 million people who are over the age of 65, according to the U.S Census Bureau

‘10 million people in the UK are over 65 years old.  The latest projections are for 5½ million more elderly people in 20 years’ time

Worldwide demographic change has resulted in an amplified elderly population. The United Nations predict a two fold increase to 22% by 2050 in the proportion of people aged 60 years and over. [1] Similarly it is estimated by 2034 a quarter of the UK population will be 65 years and over. [2] This

Since elderly populations are now increasing, one-fifth of individuals in developed countries are over 60 years old and if this pattern tends to continue it is projected that by 2030 there will be 1/3rd of individuals older than 60. Many may believe that the most elderly people come from the United States, but clear research shows that 59% of the world elderly individuals are found in developing countries. Japan also had a moderate increase in elderly individuals from 7% to 14% in just 26 years, other Asian countries will see similar increasing patterns as well. Europe has seen some similar life expectancy increases over the range of 100

As people get older they experience a drastic change since they are not able to live the same lifestyle they had when they were younger. There had been many negative outcomes that come with aging, but the one problem most elders face and that should be addressed is loneliness and depression. The program I have designed to solve this social problem, “Elders and Pets.” aims to assist the elder population that live by themselves, by providing them a rescued pet. The hypothesis for the program is that if we provide a pet to an elder that lives in isolation, they will feel less lonely; they will reduce depression symptoms and will become happier. A research was done in order to find the levels of sadness elders face each day. In the United States

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, it has become increasingly evident that Australia is an ageing population, placing anyone 65 years or older, under the 'aged' category.

Malnutrition continues to be a major health burden throughout the developing world, especially in southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Each form of malnutrition depends on what nutrients are missing in the diet, for how long and at what age. The most basic kind results from a deficiency in all major macronutrients, such as fats, proteins and carbohydrates, called protein-energy malnutrition. Other forms of malnutrition are less obvious, but not necessarily less deadly. They are usually the result of a diet lacking in micronutrients, such as electrolytes, minerals and vitamins. Deficiencies of iron, vitamin A and zinc are ranked among the World Health Organization's top 10 leading causes of death through disease in developing countries. (WFP,

In 2010, nearly 524 million people in developing countries were 65 and older. Experts are now saying that by 2050, that total is projected to significantly increase to 1.5 billion. For the first time in our history, there will be more people ages 65 and older than there are children five and under. This phenomenon is due to the “baby boomer generation” now growing older and an increase in longevity. This increase in the elderly population can be seen around the world and will have a significant impact on medical institutions, society, and the economy.

According to the UN World Health Organization definition of aging over 65 years as "elderly", when the population of a region or country, the ratio of the elderly more than 7%, referred to as "aging society."