Ageing and development

Vos, Rob [Ed.]

Ageing and development - London ; New York : Zed : Published in association with the United Nations, 2008. - xii, 260 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [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 societie

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.

184813052X 9781848130524 1848130538 9781848130531 8125035265 9788125035268


Population aging
Age distribution (Demography)
Economic development--Economic aspects.--Economic aspects.--Social aspects.--Aspect économique.--Aspect économique.--Aspect social.--Aspect économique.--Aspect social.

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