International Seniors Day: Elderly in Egypt
Egypt celebrated International Elderly Day, and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics revealed that the number of seniors in Egypt is projected to reach 10.2 million people by 2026, accounting for 9.3% of the population. The data also showed an increase in average life expectancy to 69.7 years for men and 74.7 years for women. Additionally, it was reported that 20% of the elderly in the country are still working, mostly in agriculture and fishing, and the illiteracy rate among seniors has decreased to 49.3%. With the growing number of elderly people and decreasing mortality rates, efforts have been focused on providing care services for them, with 169 specialized institutions and 157 senior clubs. Meanwhile, smoking rates among seniors have declined.
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