Abuse, loneliness and financial strain in later life linked to poorer health

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Experiencing abuse at any age can have devastating consequences for physical and mental health.

But our new report suggests that what may happen to people in later life – including abuse, poverty and social isolation – plays a far bigger role in shaping health and wellbeing than is often recognised.

Understanding what can affect our health in later life is vital as we see increasing ageing populations. Globally, however, there is a lack of data on the number...