The impact of COVID-19 on health of the older persons in Bangladesh  

作　　者：Mohammad Mainul Islam Shafayat Sultan Mohammad Bellal Hossain 

机构地区：[1]Department of Population Sciences,University of Dhaka,Dhaka 1000,Bangladesh

出　　处：《China Population and Development Studies》2021年第6期332-344,共13页当代中国人口与发展（英文）

摘　　要：The COVID-19 is impacting the health of the population,including older persons.Available evidence shows that older people are highly vulnerable and more likely to have adverse health outcomes.In Bangladesh,the older population is rapidly increasing,living with various disadvantaged socio-economic conditions,including inadequate access and healthcare services.These disparities are likely to increase during the COVID-19,resulting in high morbidity and mortality among them.Thus,we have examined the health vulnerabilities of older persons due to the COVID-19 pandemic using content analysis.We have analyzed 102 content collected from vari-ous online and printed articles published in newspapers,journals,and other relevant sources.The study has found increased health risks,deteriorated mental health,and poor health system functioning during the pandemic and its impact on older per-sons in Bangladesh.Strengthening health systems through an integrated model with capacity development of existing health care providers to deal with elderly health problems,including mental health and psychosocial wellbeing;promoting preven-tive measures,facilitating access to healthcare is required.Bangladesh can learn the Chinese experience to adopt innovative,specialized,and advanced systems to effi-ciently fight against the COVID-19.

关 键 词：COVID-19 HEALTH Older persons GERIATRICS BANGLADESH 

分 类 号：TP3[自动化与计算机技术—计算机科学与技术]