Informe sobre poblaciones clave
Accessed November 2017
Informe sobre poblaciones clave
WHO Zika Virus - Questions & Answers (Spanish)
Washington, D.C., EUA, del 23 al 27 de septiembre del 2018
Punto 8.22 del orden del día provisional
CD56/INF/22 31 de agosto del 2018
Original: inglés/español
New Coronavirus - Covid19 Mental Health Recommendations for the General Public (Update 4 May 2021)
Technical Guidelines for Palliative Care Management
during the COVID-19 pandemic
Technical guidelines for pulmonary rehabilitation in post-COVID-19 patients
Serie: Documentos Técnico normativos
Update, 23 de junio de 2022
Throughout the Americas, populations are aging and the Region is undergoing a rapid demographic transition. The aging index, which reflects the size of the older age groups per 100 compared to children under age 15, clearly demonstrates the increase in people aged 60 and older. Compared to global tr...ends, the Region of the Americas will have a larger number of people aged 60 and older than children under 15 by 2030, which is approximately 25 years before the global average. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unparalleled health crisis around the world. The impact on older persons and those with underlying health conditions has highlighted the challenges of addressing the needs of older populations during a public health emergency. Given this demographic transition it is essential to think about preparedness of systems and services to address this population’s needs, including an increase in emergency planning and protection of older populations.
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