Age
Religion is a legally protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
Age can have different implications for a person’s health and wellbeing, such as affecting how vulnerable they are to health risks.
For example: children are at higher risk of leukaemia, whereas middle-aged to older adults are at higher risk of colon or prostate cancer.
Age can separate population groups, such as different generations, to highlight trends and identify gaps.
Age is a key contributing factor to health and wellbeing, as well as a factor that influences how people interact with health services and interventions.
Watch the Age Toolkit webinar for more information:
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Page last updated: 15 February 2024
