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Elder Abuse | Ageing and Health | Protecting the Elderly

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Elder abuse, a critical human rights concern and public health issue, has been extensively studied in recent years. Various reviews have consolidated primary research to assess its prevalence. This vlog presents an umbrella review highlighting the significantly high estimated global prevalence rate of elder abuse in both community and care settings. Despite challenges like evidence quality and variability, it is undeniable that elder abuse is pervasive with a broad impact. The emphasis should now turn towards implementing interventions and policies to combat this type of abuse.