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Ageism

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The stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people on the basis of their age. Ageism is widespread and an insidious practice which has harmful effects on the health of older adults. The most socially “normalized” of any prejudice, it leads to the marginalization of older people and negative impacts on their health and well-being.

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