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Brazil is getting older: demographic changes and epidemiological challenges.

R P Veras1

  • 1Instituto de Medicina Social da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

Revista De Saude Publica
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Global population ageing is a growing concern, impacting both developed and developing nations. This study analyzes Brazil

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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Global population ageing is a significant demographic trend affecting developed and developing countries.
  • Epidemiological transition is closely linked to changes in population age structure worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the features of population ageing and epidemiological transition globally.
  • To present and analyze population statistics and characteristics of the elderly in Brazil.
  • To discuss social costs, distribution, and demographic aspects of Brazil's aged population.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of global population age-structure changes.
  • Review of Brazilian population statistics.
  • Examination of elderly demographics in Brazil, including sex, marital status, schooling, and distribution.

Main Results:

  • Population ageing is a worldwide phenomenon, including in developing countries.
  • Detailed analysis of Brazil's elderly population reveals specific demographic characteristics.
  • Significant sex imbalance among the elderly in Brazil has notable consequences, particularly for women.

Conclusions:

  • Population ageing requires focused attention in both developed and developing nations.
  • Understanding the specific characteristics of the elderly population in Brazil is crucial for policy development.
  • The sex imbalance among older Brazilians highlights the need for targeted social support and policy interventions for women.

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