2. 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.
3. 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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4. 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 : 7,975,679
Number of Families: 2,267,892
Number of older people: 686,431
Percentage of older people: 8.6%
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5. Elderly population trend in
Iran
Census year 1986 1996 2006 2011
Population over
60 years 5.43% 6.62% 7.27% 8.2%
6. Ageing index
The ratio of the population of people over 60 years of age
to under 15
1986 1996 2006
Ageing 6.68% 10.93% 20.68%
Index
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7. 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 89506
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9. Tehran is 4% of the size of the
country), and it is divided into 22
districts ,124 sub-districts (Nahiye)
and 374 neighborhoods.
10. The mission of Director General
Office for Health in Tehran
municipality is the promotion of
citizen’s health through development
of social networks.
11. 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.
13. 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.
14. Presenting ID
card
(respecting
card) to the
elderly people
in Tehran
15. 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
21. 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.
23. continued
Securing 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.
24. 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.
25. continued
Forming 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.