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UN Report: The World is Going Grey As Ages of 65 year Old to More Than Double by Mid Century

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Daily Rendezvous  United Nations (UN) Report Calls for Re-thinking Social Protection as the World Ages  With the number of people aged 65 and over projected to more than double by the middle of the century, the rights and well-being of older persons must be prioritized in efforts to achieve a sustainable future, the UN said in a new report launched on Thursday   The World Social Report 2023 calls for concrete measures to support the greying global population, amidst escalating pension and healthcare costs.  Population ageing is a defining global trend of our time, according to the study, published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).   Countries can reap the benefits by giving everyone the chance to grow older in good health by promoting equal opportunities from birth.  “Together, we can address today’s inequalities for the benefit of tomorrow’s generations, managing the challenges and capitalizing on the opportunitie...