Ageing and development (Zed, 2008)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-240) and index
Introduction -- An ageing world population -- Older persons in a changing society -- Economic consequences of population ageing -- Old-age income security -- Health and long-term care systems for ageing societies
That we all live longer is perhaps one of the greatest achievements of human progress. This book looks at how increasing numbers of older people across the globe are having a huge impact on the structure of populations, offering both challenges and opportunities for the future