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According to figures, by 2030, World's elderly population will be up to 16 percent of total population.
In Iran from 7.3% come up to 17.5%.
It is forecasted by 2050 one out of every four people in Iran is aged one.
Current Status of older people population in Iran (latest
census, 2006)
Total number of population: 70,495,782
Number of older people population: 5,121,043
Percentage of older people: 7.26%
Number of people aged 100+ in Tehran province :1891
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Population of Older people in Tehran
Tehran province:Total number of population : 13,422,366 Number of older people: 973,183
Tehran:Total number of population : 7,975,679Number of Families: 2,267,892Number of older people: 686,431Percentage of older people: 8.6%
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Elderly population trend in Iran
Census year 1986 1996 2006 2011
Population over 60 years 5.43% 6.62% 7.27% 8.2%
Ageing indexThe ratio of the population of people over 60 years of age
to under 15
1986 1996 2006
Ageing Index
6.68% 10.93% 20.68%
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Different age groups living alone in Tehran
Age groups The number of older people
60-64 14561
65-69 18217
70-74 22043
+ 75 34685
Total 895067
Tehran
•Iran's largest city and the world’s 19th largest city.
Tehran is 4% of the size of the country), and it is divided into 22 districts ,124 sub-districts (Nahiye) and 374 neighborhoods.
The mission of Director General Office for Health in Tehran municipality is the promotion of citizen’s health through development of social networks.
To achieve this aim, community health centers and Elderly Clubs were launched throughout the neighborhoods with the approach to reduce inequity in health and to promote inter-sectorial collaboration and public participation.
Important activities of
the elderly social network
in the city of Tehran
To issue senior citizenship ID card (respecting card) to the elderly
To develop 374 neighborhood clubs for the elderly
To establish the elderly advisory Council for the elderly
To provide supportive programs to elderly including recreational activities and health education.
Starting "Age-Friendly City“ program (approved by the high city council of Tehran) to adapt urban physical, social and cultural environment towards age friendly city, planned by WHO.
Presenting ID card
(respecting card) to the
elderly people in Tehran
Social clubs as Community Based Initiative was established for healthy aging on 2006 in Tehran municipality.
year Club member
2006 22 2200
2008 120 15465
2010 343 54000
2012 374 75000
Establishment of high authority council for the elderly in Tehran municipality
Providing supportive programs for the elderly including recreational activities.
Health station
Holding meetings and educational workshops
Age-Friendly City
1. Infrastructure and construction measures
Tailoring pathways (sidewalks, streets), urban furniture, parks, leisure places, shrines, health services.
Proper design of furniture including benches and chairs in public places such as parks, bus stations, subway compatible with physical condition of the elderly.
Collecting, setting, developing and delivering construction standards for residential, commercial and public building to reduce events could endanger the health of the elderly.
Adapting urban environment
continuedSecuring public transportation,
including entrance and exit doors and providing suitable and standard spaces for the elderly.
Providing services and facilities for using the public transport systems
Supporting to build at least 5 sport club for the elderly people.
Supporting to set up private day-care centers for the elderly.
2.Social and cultural activities:Free access to special facilities such as
cultural, artistic and sport programs.
Holding and implementing cultural programs of national celebrations or occasions.
Support the NGOs and other institutions active in the field of aging.
Cooperation and support of national and regional programs in the field of aging.
continuedForming and supporting of the elderly social
network in neighborhoods to facilitate social presence and participation of the elderly.
Holding classes & educational workshops for empowering the elderly and transferring their experiences to the community.
Allocating a part of city tourism to the elderly to fill their leisure time.
Providing circumstances for appropriate use of the experiences of the elderly in urban management.
Training public vehicle drivers and other staff to guide, assist and respect the elderly.
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