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Ending Neglect of Older People in the Response to Humanitarian Emergencies
Older people make up a significant and growing number of those affected by humanitarian crises, yet they are often not sought out or prioritised within the humanitarian response. Humanitarian agencies, donors, and international bodies neglect older people's health and nutrition. The gaps in knowledge and research about the needs of older people in emergencies are considerable. Older people are not monitored in emergencies and they are not prioritised despite evidence of disproportionate mortality and morbidity in this group. We call for policy changes by humanitarian agencies and donors to ensure that the needs of this vulnerable group are met.
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- PLoS Medicine
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- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001357
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- Population and Family Health
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- June 18, 2017