Counting older women: Measuring the health and wellbeing of older women in LMICs

Cell Rep Med. 2024 Jun 18;5(6):101607. doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101607.

Abstract

Health systems globally are unprepared for responding to the needs of aging populations-the majority of whom are women. This is exacerbated by data systems that exclude older women. There is an urgent need to address this gap to ensure policies and services promote healthy aging across the life course.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / physiology
  • Developing Countries*
  • Female
  • Health Status
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Women's Health