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.

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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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 : 7,975,679Number of Families: 2,267,892Number of older people: 686,431Percentage of older people: 8.6%

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Elderly population trend in Iran

Census year 1986 1996 2006 2011

Population over 60 years 5.43% 6.62% 7.27% 8.2%

Ageing indexThe ratio of the population of people over 60 years of age

to under 15

1986 1996 2006

Ageing Index

6.68% 10.93% 20.68%

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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 895067

Tehran

•Iran's largest city and the world’s 19th largest city.

Tehran is 4% of the size of the country), and it is divided into 22 districts ,124 sub-districts (Nahiye) and 374 neighborhoods.

The mission of Director General Office for Health in Tehran municipality is the promotion of citizen’s health through development of social networks.

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.

Important activities of

the elderly social network

in the city of Tehran

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.

Presenting ID card

(respecting card) to the

elderly people in Tehran

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

Establishment of high authority council for the elderly in Tehran municipality

Providing supportive programs for the elderly including recreational activities.

Health station

Holding meetings and educational workshops

Age-Friendly City

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.

Adapting urban environment

continuedSecuring 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.

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.

continuedForming 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.

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