One in four over-50s say they are victims of ageism in stores, restaurants and hospitals Researchers followed 7,500 people aged over 50 over the course of six years A total of 1,943 of the respondents said they had been discriminated by age Many of Those facing discrimination described their health as 'fair or poor' The group were also more likely to suffer from depressive symptoms
By Kate Pickles For The Daily Mail
Published: 01:24 BST, 4 April 2019 | Updated: 01:58 BST, 4 April 2019
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More than a quarter of over-50s say they have faced discrimination because of their age, a study found.
Victims reported being unfairly treated in stores, restaurants and hospitals and looked down on because they were older.
Ageism also appeared to be linked to poorer health among those it affected, according to the findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.
Victims reported being unfairly treated in stores, restaurants and hospitals and looked down on because they were older, file photo
The survey followed more than 7,500 people aged over 50 for six years in
