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The global population is aging, necessitating age-friendly city strategies. This article reviews the World Health Organization

Keywords:

United Nations World Health Organization aging elderly

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Area of Science:

Urban Planning
Gerontology
Public Health

Background:

The global population is rapidly aging, presenting challenges for urban environments.
Cities require comprehensive strategies addressing elderly needs in health, housing, transport, and social welfare.
The World Health Organization (WHO) developed the age-friendly city initiative to support older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a historical overview of the WHO's age-friendly city program.
To encourage Brazilian municipalities to implement effective strategies for an aging population.

Main Methods:

Literature review of the WHO's age-friendly city initiative.
Analysis of the current status of age-friendly city certification in Brazil.

Main Results:

Only 16 Brazilian cities have achieved international age-friendly city certification.
The State of Sao Paulo has only two certified cities, indicating a significant gap.

Conclusions:

Brazilian cities need to accelerate the development and implementation of age-friendly initiatives.
Proactive planning is crucial to prepare for demographic shifts and support the elderly population.