2012, Number 1
Rev Odont Mex 2012; 16 (1)
Challenges in an ageing country
García PC
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The process of ageing represents a great challenge for public policies. One of these challenges, of particular importance, is how to improve the health of older people. This task is especially important within the perspective of active ageing. According to WHO, active ageing is «the process of optimizing health opportunities, participation and security to ensure life quality during the population process of ageing».