According to her, birth rate in civil countries has dropped, giving rise to the number of aged people.
“On the other hand, latest medical achievements—decline in child deaths, prevention of a number of fatal infections, prophylaxis against diseases, etc.—have caused the average life expectancy to rise. Azerbaijan too has seen some growth in the number of aging population. According to the data with the State Statistical Committee, the number of population aged over 60—especially 60- to 74- and 75- to 89-year-olds—has risen throughout the republic. The average life expectancy in Azerbaijan, which was 74.2 in 2013, rose to 75.2 in 2015. In this respect, studies of the population’s aging problem and provision of medical-sanitary services to aged people has become a priority,” she said.
The chief physician also added chronic diseases are widespread among the aged population.
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