Article 3RXPJ Ageism widespread in UK, study finds

Ageism widespread in UK, study finds

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Alexandra Topping
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Millennials hold most negative attitudes, with 40% believing dementia is inevitable

Ageism is rife in Britain, with millennials holding the most negative attitudes towards ageing, according to a study.

A quarter of millennials believe it is normal for older people to be unhappy and depressed, while 40% believe there is no way to escape dementia as you get older, research from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) shows.

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