威尔士的一项研究显示,60岁以上的成年人普遍遭受虐待、贫穷和孤立,损害他们的健康,要求得到更好的支持。 A Welsh study reveals widespread abuse, poverty, and isolation among adults over 60, harming their health and calling for better support.

在威尔士进行的一项新研究发现,12.5%的60岁以上成年人遭受虐待,19%面临经济困难,20.7%感到社会孤立,虐待与身心健康不良有密切联系,包括吸烟率和自杀想法较高。 A new study in Wales found that 12.5% of adults over 60 experienced abuse, 19% faced financial hardship, and 20.7% felt socially isolated, with abuse strongly linked to poor mental and physical health, including higher smoking rates and suicidal thoughts. 研究人员说,这些问题由于这一流行病而恶化,突出表明需要加强预防和支助系统,以保护老年人的福利和尊严。 Researchers say these issues, worsened by the pandemic, highlight the need for stronger prevention and support systems to protect older adults’ well-being and dignity.