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标题：Aiming to restore mental health among older adults: A loud cry
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作者：Shrivastava SR ; Shrivastava PS ; Ramasamy J. 等
期刊名称：International Journal of Educational and Psychological Researches
电子版ISSN：2395-2296
出版年度：2016
卷号：2
期号：2
页码：139-140
DOI：10.4103/2395-2296.178863
语种：English
出版社：Medknow Publications
摘要：Globally,a significant demographic transition has been observed according to the recent estimates released by the World Health Organization.[1] In fact,keeping the current trend in mind,it has been expected that by the year 2050,the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years will almost be 2 billion,which is currently 900 million.[1] These extra years of life have not only opened numerous opportunities for older persons but even created a wide range of challenges for the stakeholders so that,diversified needs of the older people is addressed.[1,2] However,to ensure that people live these extra years in a meaningful and dignified manner,the key factor is the maintenance of an optimal state of health (viz.,physical,mental,and social elements).[2].