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Global Aging
Welcome to the AoA global aging section. The 21st century is one of profound challenges associated with dramatic increases in the numbers of people living longer. The United Nations has brought much needed attention to this “silent revolution,” which has a profound impact on all societies. This section will describe AoA’s activities in the global arena, and will provide links to other international aging resources and websites.
European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations
http://europa.eu/ey2012/ey2012.jsp?langId=en
World Health Day “Ageing and Health”
http://www.who.int/world-health-day/en/index.html
Secretary Sebelius's Remarks at the Pan American Health Organization “Healthy Aging Conference”
http://www.hhs.gov/secretary/about/speeches/sp20120412.html
World Health Organization Global Report: Mortality attributable to Tobacco
http://www.who.int/tobacco/publications/surveillance/rep_mortality_attributable_tobacco/en/index.html
Eurobarometer Survey on Active Ageing
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/12/10&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
Asian Development Bank publications on aging:
http://beta.adb.org/publications/search?keyword=ageing
Social Security Programs Throughout the World: The Americas, 2009, published by Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssptw/
Did You Know? "Aging" maybe spelled "Ageing" by other countries and international organizations.
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