News-Medical.Net October 10, 2024
As global aging accelerates, a new study highlights how oral health deterioration affects older adults and calls for integrated healthcare solutions to improve their quality of life.
In a recent review published in the journal BDJ Open, Rakhee Patel and Jennifer Gallagher of King’s College London examined the World Health Organization (WHO) public health framework for healthy aging and global policies. They proposed an integrated model that addresses the impact of aging on oral health and healthcare systems, using the United Kingdom (UK) as a case study.
Background
The global population is aging rapidly, with projections indicating that by 2030, one in six people will be 60 years or older, representing a significant demographic shift and rising to 2.1 billion...
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