Provincial situation of elderly population in Nepal

Abstract

Aging is a global issue of importance in the 21st century. The world is witnessing a rapid demographic shift towards an aging population. People are living longer due to advances in education, technology, medicine, food distribution, and sanitary conditions. Thus, population aging is ubiquitous, regardless of a nation’s level of development [1]. However, there is very little research focusing on issues of older adults, particularly in poorer and developing countries [2,3]. So, much research in this field will help for the possible policy formation for the quality of life of older adults [3].