Living arrangements of older persons around the world.:

Populations everywhere are growing older, and the number of persons aged 60 years or over is expected nearly to triple by 2050. Not only are more people surviving to reach old age, but those who attain old age are living longer than ever before. This publication provides the first global survey and...

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Körperschaft: United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Population Division
Format: Regierungsdokument Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York : United Nations, Population Division, Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs, 2005.
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Zusammenfassung:Populations everywhere are growing older, and the number of persons aged 60 years or over is expected nearly to triple by 2050. Not only are more people surviving to reach old age, but those who attain old age are living longer than ever before. This publication provides the first global survey and analysis of the patterns and trends in the living arrangements of older persons. Comparable data are presented for more than 130 countries. The publication analyzes the demographic, social and economic correlates of living arrangements of people aged 60 years or over as well, focusing on co-residence with family members, solitary living and the institutionalization of older persons.--Publisher's description.
Beschreibung:"ST/ESA/STAT/SER. A/240."
Beschreibung:1 online resource (215 pages) : illustrations
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-119).
ISBN:1423754476
9781423754473

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