Setting priorities for ageing research in Africa: A systematic mapping review of 512 studies from sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2040, the older population's growth rate in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will be faster than those experienced by developed nations since 1950. In preparation for this growth, the National Institute on Aging commissioned the National Academies' Committee on Population to organize a workshop on advancing aging research in Africa. This meeting provided a platform for discussing some areas requiring improvement in aging research in SSA regions. We believed that conducting a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles to set priorities for aging research in SSA is warranted. Therefore, this article is the first in a Four-Part series that summaries the types and trends of peer-reviewed studies in SSA.

Methods

This systematic mapping review followed the Search-Apprais

SUBMITTER: Kalu ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8284542 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature