Ageing is a complex process reflecting changes that occur over the lifespan. Life expectancy has increased remarkably during the latter half of the last century. The number of persons aged 60 or above will rise from 962 million globally in 2017 to 2.1 billion in 2050 and 3.1 billion in 2100.
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