How Inequities Impact Our Ability to Age Well
New Ideas in Ageing Podcast - S1E7
About the episode
Have you ever listened to advice about healthy ageing and thought, it’s all very well to have a good diet and exercise routine, but some of us are too busy working or don’t have easy access to affordable fresh foods? Or maybe you live in an area where there are fewer health services and limited options for social activity.    
In this episode, we hear from Professor Rebecca Ivers AM as we talk about some of the challenges and inequities that impact our ability to age well that can be beyond our personal control.
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About the expert
Scientia Professor Rebecca Ivers AM is Head, School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney, and Honorary Professorial Fellow at the George Institute for Global Health. Ivers leads a global research program focusing on the prevention and management of injury. Her work has a strong focus on equity, implementation, sustainability and capacity development.
About our host
is a Sydney-based writer, editor and communications professional with a special interest in ageing.  She is co-chair of the NSW Division of the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) and was founding editor of Australian Ageing Agenda.