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Vol. 16 (2024): Conference Issue
Konferencia-absztrakt

Challenges of the Elderly in Nigeria

Published:
2024-12-02
DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.47225/mg/16/kulonszam/15998
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Adeleye Paul Opeoluwa
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Nigeria elderly health
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Opeoluwa, A. P. (2024). Challenges of the Elderly in Nigeria. Hungarian Gerontology, 16(Kulonszam), 13-18. https://doi.org/10.47225/mg/16/kulonszam/15998
Abstract

The elderly population in Nigeria faces a myriad of challenges as they navigate their later years. With a growing aging population, it is important to understand the life conditions and support systems available to them.

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