In 2024, people over 65 will outnumber people under 15 in Europe, according to the WHO

In 2024, there will be more people over 65 than those under 15 in Europe, warned the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday October 11. On a global scale, this upheaval should occur 60 years later, around 2064, according to projections from the Our World in Data institute. “This trend is synonymous with new social, economic and health challenges”noted the European branch of the WHO which brings together 53 countries, some of which are located in Central Asia.

Throughout Europe, increased life expectancy is often synonymous with poor health. To mitigate the impact of population aging, WHO calls on authorities to take measures to “enable older people to preserve and improve their physical and mental health, their independence, their social well-being and their quality of life”.

Among the recommended provisions, the organization mentions in particular a balanced diet and the practice of physical activity of at least 150 minutes per week. “Even more intense physical activity can reduce the risk of mortality from all causes by 35%”underlines the WHO.