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When social determinants of health intersect with crisis, one-size-fits-all humanitarian responses fall short for older people

Source: Nature Aging • Published: 12 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Nature Aging.

Intersecting social determinants magnify crisis harms for older adults.

When social determinants of health intersect with crisis, one-size-fits-all humanitarian responses fall short for older people
Key Takeaways
  • About 8 million people aged 60 and over were displaced.
  • Humanitarian programs frequently lack age-disaggregated data for older adults.
  • Compounded loss of income, housing and healthcare narrows recovery prospects.
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