Ageism, an invisible social determinant of health for older Syrian refugees in Lebanon: a service providers’ perspective

2022Maya Abi Chahine et Hanna Kienzler

Older refugees face particular challenges because their health and social needs are largely overlooked in humanitarian programmes, policies and research. The few studies available have shown that older refugees suffer from a high prevalence of non-communicable diseases, including mental health problems, increased social isolation and poverty, and difficulty accessing health and social services. This article aims to provide further in-depth understanding of how service providers perceive health and social challenges of older Syrian refugees living in Lebanon.

Key wordsAgeism / Elderly refugees / older persons / Older refugees

CountriesLebanon / Syria

CategoryPublication