Older Australians are also over-represented in suicide rates, with men over the age of 85 three times more likely to die by suicide than the national average.
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Ageism contributes to grief in ageing Australians
A survey of more than 80,000 people across 57 countries found that ageism negatively impacts the health of older individuals and remains "a neglected global health issue".
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