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1Institute for Gerontology and Palliative Care, Belgrade, Serbia, sevo1984@gmail.com.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology
|May 7, 2015
Summary
Serbia faces significant population aging due to low fertility and migration. The nation
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Demography
- Public Health
Background:
- Serbia exhibits a demographically aged population, with 17.4% of residents over 65 in 2011.
- Turbulent recent history has profoundly impacted Serbia's demographics, economy, politics, culture, and health.
- Population aging drivers include decreased fertility, migration patterns, and declining mortality rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze demographic aging patterns in Serbia.
- To examine the challenges of aged care in contemporary Serbia.
- To discuss the implications of health care reform on the elderly population.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of demographic trends in Serbia post-2000.
- Review of socioeconomic and health care factors affecting the elderly.
- Examination of national and international health care system rankings.
Main Results:
- Low fertility and migration are key drivers of population aging in Serbia.
- Serbia's healthcare system is ranked lowest among 34 European countries.
- The elderly are identified as a particularly vulnerable population segment.
Conclusions:
- Serbia's aging population presents unique challenges.
- The current state of healthcare reform raises concerns for the well-being of the elderly.
- Further research is needed to address aged care effectively amidst ongoing transitions.
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