Source: UN News: Saturday, 04 October 2025 00:01 am
The number of persons over 60 years of age worldwide has exceeded double in the last 30 years. The number and ratio of the elderly is increasing in almost every country. United Nations Secretary -General Antonio Guterresh on Wednesday urged to ensure the rights and dignity of the elderly on the occasion of ‘International Older Consciousness Day’, and to identify their contribution to the society. The number of people who have completed six decades of their lives have increased in the last 30 years. It has increased from 54 crores to 1.2 billion statistics in 2025 in 1995. Great life expectancy has also increased, and it is at 73.5 years in 2025, which shows a jump of 8.6 years compared to 1995. Tweet url
According to an estimate, by the year 2050, 90 crore additional elderly will be part of the human family. The population is a universal trend, and the number of the elderly and their proportion is increasing in almost every country of the world.UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres said in his message on this International Day that this is a deep demographic change, whose economies, health systems and social engagement are likely to have far -reaching impact. “We have to react with vision and steps. It means to ensure that the rights of older persons are fully respected, their prostitution should be resulted In the Officers 1990, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution and announced the celebration of International Older Day every year on 1 October. This year, the theme of International and Global Action is the theme of local and global action: Our aspirations, our welfare, and our rights. This theme shows that this the theme shows that the old population, solid and equal societies are shown that they play an important role. They contribute to their knowledge and experience in health, community tolerance and advocacy of human rights. Their voices will have to be heard in shaping policies, ending age related discrimination and building inclusive societies. The increase in number of people underlines, promoting health and prevention of diseases and prevention and treatment system of life and treatment. © Unsplash/Cristina Gottardi, with an increase in the population of Balbuzurg on support for the elderly, there is also increasing demand for health care and social support for them. Especially for people living in the state of dementia. This is a major cause of dependence and disability in the aged population, which requires specialized care. The secretary Gutresh said that people of all communities and age groups can take advantage of the wisdom of old age. They can be learned in other subjects, including passing through the whirlpool of uncertainty, disposing of conflicts, and building solidarity in various generations.
