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Unlocking the power of healthy Longevity

September 24 , 2024 60 days 195 0
  • The World Bank released a new report titled "Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity: Demographic Change, Non-communicable Diseases and Human Capital".
  • It highlights the potential for bold action in promoting healthy longevity to save 150 million lives and extend millions more by 2050.
  • It addresses the rapid demographic changes, as one in three people will be over 60 by mid-century, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries.
  • Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) already account for over 70% of deaths in these regions.
  • The World Bank has set a target to provide better health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030.

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