Six propositions against ageism in the COVID-19 pandemic

The risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19 and of dying from it increases with age. This statistical association has led to numerous highly problematic policy suggestions and comments revealing underlying ageist attitudes and promoting age discrimination. Such attitudes are based on negativ...

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Main Authors: Ehni, Hans-Jörg (Author) , Wahl, Hans-Werner (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 03 June 2020
In: Journal of aging & social policy
Year: 2020, Volume: 32, Issue: 4/5, Pages: 515-525
ISSN:1545-0821
DOI:10.1080/08959420.2020.1770032
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2020.1770032
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Author Notes:Hans-Joerg Ehni, PhD and Hans-Werner Wahl, PhD

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