As life expectancy rises, talks start on a UN treaty to protect older persons

Per Channel NewsAsia, the United Nations is launching negotiations on a new treaty to protect older persons, as life expectancy continues to rise globally. The UN projects that the number of people over sixty-five will double over the next fifty years, eventually representing one-fifth of the world's population.

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