POPULATION AGING CHARACTERISTICS IN ROMANIA
Abstract:
Aging is considered a privilege and a social
accomplishment. Romania follows the same demographic
trend recorded at international level, regarding the
population aging; we are facing an increasing number of
persons of full age (above 65 years old) and the
occurrence of another category, called the very old
(above 80 years old). At the same time with the aging
process, increasing levels of affection regarding the
human body may be registered, such as mild functional
disorders and ending with disabilities and handicaps.
Limiting the occurrence of such dysfunctions and the
decrease of their level of severity require the need for
providing the access to corresponding health services. In
all countries, and especially in those in development, the
measures for helping the old to stay healthy and active
are a necessity and not a luxury.
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