Global Health Aging

Tag: Carrie Peterson

  • Population Aging and Urbanization in Europe

    Population Aging and Urbanization in Europe

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    Cities are seeing a rise in ageing populations. In the European Union (EU), 75 percent of residents live in urban areas. As urban populations continue to rise, more and more people will grow into old age. For instance, the over age 65 group makes up 20-27 percent of the population in cities inside Portugal, Italy,…

  • Breaking Down the Stigma of Loneliness in Denmark

    Breaking Down the Stigma of Loneliness in Denmark

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    In Denmark, there is a stigma associated with being alone. In fact, it may be more socially acceptable to say you have depression, than to say that you are lonely. As a result, there are no cultural safeguards that tackle loneliness in Denmark, especially among the aging. According to a 2015 report titled *Ensomhed i…