Health needs of older populations affected by humanitarian crises in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The combination of global demographic changes and a growing number of humanitarian crises in middle-income countries that have a higher life expectancy has led to an increase in the number of older populations affected by humanitarian crises. The aim of this review was to systematically examine evidence on the health needs of older populations in humanitarian crises, including both armed conflicts and natural disasters, in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

A systematic review methodology was used. The search strategy used terms related to older populations and humanitarian crises in LMICs. Five bibliographic databases were used, along with relevant grey literature sources. Descriptive analysis was used, and a quality assessment conducted using the

SUBMITTER: Massey E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5724338 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature