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1/ Today, we're thinking about data for #HealthyAgeing 💭
In New York, Member States are gathering for the @UN Statistical Commission to discuss all things data.
The @UNDecadeAgeing calls for strengthening data to accelerate its implementation. But what does this mean?
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In New York, Member States are gathering for the @UN Statistical Commission to discuss all things data.
The @UNDecadeAgeing calls for strengthening data to accelerate its implementation. But what does this mean?
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2/ To implement initiatives & policies that are effective in fostering #HealthyAgeing, we need a fuller understanding of older people's needs & contexts.
One important way to develop this understanding is by collecting meaningful & representative data about older people. 📈
One important way to develop this understanding is by collecting meaningful & representative data about older people. 📈
3/ For example, inequities faced by older people will remain invisible if data on them are not collected.
We also can't challenge ageist assumptions of older age as inevitable decline if data on older people's contributions to society are limited.
(See: decadeofhealthyageing.org/find-knowledge…)
We also can't challenge ageist assumptions of older age as inevitable decline if data on older people's contributions to society are limited.
(See: decadeofhealthyageing.org/find-knowledge…)
