Abuse of older people on the rise – 1 in 6 affected
Abuse of older people on the rise – 1 in 6 affected
“Despite the frequency and the serious health consequences, elder abuse remains one of the least investigated types of violence in national surveys, and one of the least addressed in national plans to prevent violence,” Ms Officer adds.
“Elder abuse is rarely discussed in policy circles, less prioritized for research and addressed by only a handful of organizations,” notes Dr Etienne Krug, Director of the WHO Department for the Management of Noncommunicable Diseases, Disability, Violence and Injury Prevention. “Governments must protect all people from violence. We must work to shed light on this important societal challenge, understand how best to prevent it, and help put in place the measures needed.”