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Rights expert appeals for action to tackle elder abuse

Rights expert appeals for action to tackle elder abuse

A UN-appointed human rights expert on Friday called for urgent action and better data to stamp out the widespread problem of elder abuse.

New UN guide aims to tackle growing problem of elder abuse

New UN guide aims to tackle growing problem of elder abuse

New York: Every year, one in six people aged 60 years and older experience some form of abuse – a trend that is expected to continue with rapid population ageing in many countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.