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Population ageing in a globalized world: Risks and dilemmas?
1Public Health and Statistics, The Graduate School, University of West London, London, UK.
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
|November 29, 2018
Summary
Global population ageing presents significant risks, particularly for older adults in developing nations. These challenges span disease burden, financial security, and care availability, requiring policy attention.
Area of Science:
- Social gerontology
- Demography
- Public health
Background:
- Global population ageing is a significant demographic trend.
- Ageing societies present complex challenges to individual health and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine global population ageing.
- To evaluate the risks and dilemmas associated with demographic ageing.
Main Methods:
- Author's research in social gerontology, demography, and public health.
- Comprehensive literature review focused on research objectives.
Main Results:
- Identified four key risks for older adults: disease burden, financial insecurity, insufficient familial care, and workforce shortages.
- Highlighted the unequal global distribution of risks associated with population ageing.
- Delineated dilemmas that exacerbate challenges in ageing societies.
Conclusions:
- Older individuals face substantial risks, with those in developing countries experiencing greater challenges.
- Findings offer insights for policymakers to address the needs of ageing populations.
- Further research is needed to quantify healthcare workforce requirements for global ageing societies.
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