Ageing - Ageism

Despite the many contributions of older people to society and their wide diversity, negative attitudes about older people are common across societies and are seldom challenged. Stereotyping (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards people on the basis of their age - ageism- affects people of all ages but has particularly deleterious effects on the health and well-being of older people.

This page displays information on the number of countries with national legislation and enforcement strategies against age-based discrimination.