The correct answer is: D. Ageing and Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated World Health Day on 7 April 2017 with the theme “Ageing and Health”. The theme focused on the need to improve health and well-being for older people, and to address the challenges of an ageing population.
The WHO estimates that the number of people aged 60 and over will double by 2050, to 2 billion. This demographic shift presents both opportunities and challenges. On the one hand, older people can contribute to society through their skills and experience. On the other hand, they may need more support to maintain their health and well-being.
The WHO’s theme for World Health Day 2017 highlighted the need to take action to improve health and well-being for older people. The WHO called on governments, health-care providers, and the general public to take action to address the challenges of an ageing population.
The WHO’s theme for World Health Day 2017 was based on the following four key messages:
- Ageing is a positive process. Older people can make a significant contribution to society.
- Ageing is a global phenomenon. The number of people aged 60 and over is increasing rapidly in all parts of the world.
- Ageing brings challenges. Older people may need more support to maintain their health and well-being.
- Action is needed. Governments, health-care providers, and the general public need to take action to address the challenges of an ageing population.
The WHO’s theme for World Health Day 2017 was an important opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges of an ageing population and to call for action to improve health and well-being for older people.
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- Ageing and Health is the focus of World Health Day 2017.