Impact of Ageing Characteristics on Dietary Practices and Health Status of Older Adults in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

📄 Project Abstract

Ageing is not a disease, and getting old and getting sick are two different things. Ageing is a dignified honour for those who are lucky enough. In the early 19th century, even in the richest countries, there were fewer older people, but today, older adults form the fastest growing population group on earth (Crimmins, 2004). Each month, one million people worldwide are reaching the age of 60 years (Nakejima, 1997). By the year 2030, it is estimated that in many countries one out of every five people will be 60 years or older, and more than two-thirds of the world's population of over 100 million older people will be living in developing countries (Truelsen, Bonita & Jamrozin, 2001). Presently, the actual age used in determining an older adult differs among researchers. Some considered an older adult at age 60 years and above (Palloni & McEniry, 2007). Others held that an older adult is one aged 65 years and over (Nutrition Insight, 1999). The United Nations World Assembly on Ageing h...