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Paths for future population aging.

J S Grigsby1

  • 1Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Pomona College, Claremont, CA 91711.

The Gerontologist
|April 1, 1991
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Population aging is a global phenomenon affecting both developed and developing nations. Proactive integration of aging policies into national strategies is crucial for inevitable demographic shifts.

Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Developed nations face ongoing population aging due to low fertility and mortality rates.
  • Developing countries are increasingly recognizing the challenges associated with demographic transitions and aging populations.
  • Projected fertility declines in developing nations indicate significant future population aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the inevitability of population aging across diverse global contexts.
  • To emphasize the need for integrating aging policies with broader population strategies.
  • To underscore the importance of alternative measures in understanding population aging issues.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of demographic trends in developed and developing countries.
Keywords:
Demographic AgingDemographic FactorsDemographic TransitionDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesFertilityMigrationMortalityPolicyPopulationPopulation DynamicsPopulation PolicySocial Policy

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  • Review of existing population policies and their implications for aging.
  • Exploration of conceptual frameworks for understanding population aging.

    • Main Results:

    • Population aging is a universal demographic trend, impacting nations at various stages of development.
    • Fertility decline is a primary driver of future population aging globally.
    • Current population policies may not adequately address the complexities of aging societies.

    Conclusions:

    • Population aging is an unavoidable global demographic reality.
    • All countries must proactively incorporate specific aging policies into their national population strategies.
    • Further research into alternative measures is needed to fully comprehend and manage population aging.