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Abstract
Objective: Elucidate the most prevalent risk factors associated with Violence Against the Elderly (VAE), as well as investigate the strategies adopted to prevent this problem. Methods: This is an integrative literature review based on scientific articles published in the MEDLINE, LILACS and BDENF databases, present in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), in Portuguese, English and Spanish between 2017 and 2021 After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 41 studies were selected to compose the sample. Results: By analyzing the sample, the category "Violence against the elderly: predominant risk factors in the current scenario and strategies adopted to prevent this problem" emerged. Final considerations: It emphasizes the need to face this problem, considering the risk factors listed in this study, as well as the need for actions that seek to prevent violence against the elderly.