Comparative analysis of ageing in Nigeria and United Kingdom using life course approach: the implication for the Nursing profession in Nigeria

The population of Nigerian older persons is expected to reach 26 million by 2050 from 9 million reported in 2016. This population change has several implications, thus the need to pay attention to healthy ageing. Hence, this report aims to compare ageing and its facilitators in Nigeria and the Unite...

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Published in:The Pan African medical journal 2021, Vol.38 (411), p.411
Main Authors: Akintayo-Usman, Nafisat Oladayo, Usman, Saheed Opeyemi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging
Births
Education, Nursing - methods
gerontology
Health insurance
Health Policy
Health Services for the Aged - organization & administration
healthy ageing
Healthy Aging
Humans
Mortality
Nigeria
Nurses - organization & administration
nursing
Nursing - organization & administration
Poverty
Socioeconomic factors
Teenage pregnancy
United Kingdom
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Summary:The population of Nigerian older persons is expected to reach 26 million by 2050 from 9 million reported in 2016. This population change has several implications, thus the need to pay attention to healthy ageing. Hence, this report aims to compare ageing and its facilitators in Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). The life course theory was used to explore the influence of early life factors and experiences on ageing. Unlike the UK, little attention is given to the care of Nigerian older persons. Therefore, Nigerian stakeholders must design and implement a comprehensive policy on healthy ageing. Also, there is an urgent need for training nurses to meet this demand as it arises.
ISSN:1937-8688
1937-8688
DOI:10.11604/pamj.2021.38.411.22272