[HTML][HTML] Older people, mobility and transport in low-and middle-income countries: A review of the research
M Gorman, S Jones, J Turner - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
Older populations are rising globally, which in high-income countries has helped to
generate a growing literature on the impact of ageing on travel requirements and transport …
generate a growing literature on the impact of ageing on travel requirements and transport …
[HTML][HTML] Slums, space, and state of health—a link between settlement morphology and health data
Approximately 1 billion slum dwellers worldwide are exposed to increased health risks due
to their spatial environment. Recent studies have therefore called for the spatial environment …
to their spatial environment. Recent studies have therefore called for the spatial environment …
Longitudinal studies of aging in Sub-Saharan Africa: Review, limitations, and recommendations in preparation of projected aging population
Abstract Background and Objectives The United Nations has projected a 218% increase in
older people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) between 2019 and 2050, underscoring the need …
older people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) between 2019 and 2050, underscoring the need …
[HTML][HTML] Toward “age-friendly slums”? Health challenges of older slum dwellers in Nairobi and the applicability of the age-friendly city approach
I Aboderin, M Kano, HA Owii - International journal of environmental …, 2017 - mdpi.com
A majority of urban residents in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and other developing regions live
in informal settlements, or slums. Much of the discourse on slum health centres on younger …
in informal settlements, or slums. Much of the discourse on slum health centres on younger …
[HTML][HTML] “Old people problems”, uncertainty and legitimacy: Challenges with diagnosing Parkinson's disease in Kenya
Very little is known about the experience of people living with Parkinson's disease (PD) in
low-and middle-income countries, such as those in sub-Saharan Africa. The number of …
low-and middle-income countries, such as those in sub-Saharan Africa. The number of …
Musculoskeletal health conditions among older populations in urban slums in sub-Saharan Africa
I Aboderin, A Nanyonjo - Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Debate on the burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in lower and middle
income countries is intensifying; yet, little knowledge so far exists on patterns and impacts of …
income countries is intensifying; yet, little knowledge so far exists on patterns and impacts of …
A systematic review of physical and psychological health and wellbeing of older women in Sub-Saharan Africa
S Mangipudi, T Cosco, S Harper - Journal of Public Health, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the fastest growing proportion of older
adults in the world, the majority of whom are women. Global health agendas, however …
adults in the world, the majority of whom are women. Global health agendas, however …
Sociodemographic characteristics and health profile of the elderly seeking health care in Kampala, Uganda
F Nawagi, M Söderberg, V Berggren… - Current Gerontology …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Aging entails health challenges globally, but pertinent data from low‐income countries like
Uganda remains scarce. A cross‐sectional study was carried out at Mulago National …
Uganda remains scarce. A cross‐sectional study was carried out at Mulago National …
Prevalence and social risk factors of functional limitations among slum-dwelling older adults: findings from the Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance …
Objective: In this study, we investigate the patterns and the risk factors of functional
limitations in a sample of 1323 slum-dwelling older adults in Kenya who participated in the …
limitations in a sample of 1323 slum-dwelling older adults in Kenya who participated in the …
Health, quality of life, and wellbeing of older slum dwellers in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
ABSTRACT A growing population of older adults resides in sub-Saharan Africa's urban
slums. Although environmental conditions in slums are adversarial, there is limited …
slums. Although environmental conditions in slums are adversarial, there is limited …