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Review
. 2021 Sep 28;13(10):3441.
doi: 10.3390/nu13103441.

The Road to Healthy Ageing: What Has Indonesia Achieved So Far?

Ray Wagiu Basrowi  1   2 , Endang Mariani Rahayu  3   4 , Levina Chandra Khoe  1 , Erika Wasito  2 , Tonny Sundjaya  2
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Review

The Road to Healthy Ageing: What Has Indonesia Achieved So Far?

Ray Wagiu Basrowi et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO) has projected that the world should prepare for an aging society. As the fourth most populous country in the world, the elderly population in Indonesia is also continuously growing. In 2010, the proportion of the elderly group was merely 5%, and it is expected to increase to 11% in 2035. Understanding the current situation of the adult population in Indonesia would be crucial to prepare for the future aging population. This article analyzed the current socio-demographic status, nutrition status, nutrient intake, and health profile of the current Indonesian adult population through a literature review. The key issues to prepare for healthy aging in Indonesia are summarized. Acknowledging the profile of the adult and senior adult population in Indonesia will provide beneficial information for all stakeholders in preparing Indonesia for a better healthy aging population with improved quality of life.

Keywords: aging population; demographic; health profile; healthy ageing; nutritional status.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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