Study of cases of elderly deaths due to abuse and neglect in Cairo during 3-years period (2007-2009) {Retrospective study}

Abstract

The aging of the population is one of the most important demographic events of the 21st century. Increasing average life expectancy leads to population aging, and growing numbers in the elder population, a population that suffers from great vulnerability. Therefore, a rise in elder abuse and neglect is expected. Elder abuse has received increasing attention over the past decade as a common problem with serious consequences for the health and wellbeing of old people.The purpose of the present study is to reveal the number of elderly deaths due to abuse