More focus on elderly health care needed

Vietnam has one of the fastest ageing populations in the world, but the health of elderly people in the country still requires a lot of improvement, especially for the 65% of whom live in the countryside.

According to experts, health care for elderly people depends a lot on on support from the community.

Vietnam's ageing population is not a new issue, but the role of the elderly in the community requires more focus. Helping them with their health issues so they can participate in society is one of the biggest ways to support this group of people.