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Age and ageing, 2020-11, Vol.49 (6), p.896-900
2020
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Respiratory epidemics and older people
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  • Age and ageing, 2020-11, Vol.49 (6), p.896-900
Ort / Verlag
England: Oxford University Press
Erscheinungsjahr
2020
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Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts (ASSIA)
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  • Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been particularly severe on older people. Past coronavirus epidemics namely Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome have also been severe on older people. These epidemics lasted for only a limited period, however, and have proven short lived in the memories of both the public and public health systems. No lessons were learnt to mitigate the impact of future epidemics of such nature, on older people. This complacency we feel has claimed the lives of many older people during the current COVID-19 global epidemic. The nature of risks associated with acquiring infections and associated mortality among older people in respiratory epidemic situations are varied and of serious concern. Our commentary identifies demographic, biological, behavioural, social and healthcare-related determinants, which increase the vulnerability of older people to respiratory epidemics. We acknowledge that these determinants will likely vary between older people in high- and low-middle income countries. Notwithstanding these variations, we call for urgent action to mitigate the impact of epidemics on older people and preserve their health and dignity. Intersectoral programmes that recognise the special needs of older people and in unique contexts such as care homes must be developed and implemented, with the full participation and agreement of older people. COVID-19 has created upheaval, challenging humanity and threatening the lives, rights, and well-being of older people. We must ensure that we remain an age-friendly society and make the world a better place for all including older people.
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Englisch
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ISSN: 0002-0729
eISSN: 1468-2834
DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afaa151
Titel-ID: cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_7543883

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