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BSTRACT
The global share of elderly persons (60 years and above) is expected to rise from 13.4% in 2020 to 21.3% by 2050. In India, the elderly population accounts for 8.6% of the total population. A large share of responsibility on ensuring the health and well-being befalls on the government. Driven by the vision of
healthy ageing
, the National Programme for the Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE) was launched in 2011 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. … Show more
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