Assessing the Suitability of the Design, Safety and Physical Environment of Hospitals for the Elderly: A Case Study in Iran

• Hauptverfasser: Ahmad Ahmadi Teymourlouy (Verfasst von), Hesam Seyyedin (Verfasst von), Reza Fadaye-vatan (Verfasst von), Amir Omrani (Verfasst von)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: Iranian Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Schlagworte: article
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Iran, like many other countries, is experiencing a growing elderly population. In 2016 census in Iran, out of a population of 79,926,270 people, more than 6 million people (8.2% of the population) were 60 years and over. This can be a major challenge for both healthcare providers and senior patients...