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Aging trends, challenges, and policy framework within the Ghanaian context: a systematic review
Deborah A Dadson1, Alfred Boakye2, Henrietta A Bennett3
1Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1300 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA. dadadson@uab.edu.
BMC Public Health
|June 19, 2026
Summary
Ghana
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Population aging presents significant social, economic, and health challenges globally.
- Ghana faces unique challenges in active aging, impacting social stability, economic growth, and older adults' quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review empirical evidence on aging in Ghana.
- To inform age-friendly services and policies by understanding population trends, health issues, support systems, and needs of older adults.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Screened peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2025 on aging in Ghana.
- Thematic synthesis to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Four themes emerged: health utilization, health status, social support, and policy implications.
- Strong social support correlates with higher well-being, healthcare use, and reduced isolation.
- Identified unmet needs including food insecurity, financial hardship, and limited healthcare access, particularly for those with multiple chronic conditions.
Conclusions:
- Urgent, coordinated policy interventions and research are needed for Ghana's aging population.
- Prioritize enhancing healthcare access, social inclusion, and community engagement for older adults to improve quality of life.
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