Aging and Health in Africa

Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Aging, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Public Health, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Aging and Health in Africa by , Springer US
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781441983572
Publisher: Springer US Publication: August 16, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781441983572
Publisher: Springer US
Publication: August 16, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Population aging is a matter of global concern. It often occurs in tandem with changes in the health profile of the population. In Africa, many countries are already facing a high burden of communicable diseases. However, as more and more children survive childhood and move on to adult years and old age they are also more likely to experience health problems associated with the aging process. Population aging in Africa is occurring in the context of high levels of poverty, changing family structures, an immense disease burden, fragile health systems and weak or poorly managed government institutions. This book shows that aging is likely to lead to increased social and economic demands for the continent. However, most national governments in Africa have not begun to address the issue of how to respond effectively to the needs of the older population. This will require a better understanding of the socio-economic and demographic situation of the older population in Africa. This book fills the gaps that exist by exploring the social realities of population aging in Africa. It also focuses on the policy and programmatic responses, gaps and future challenges related to aging across the continent.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Population aging is a matter of global concern. It often occurs in tandem with changes in the health profile of the population. In Africa, many countries are already facing a high burden of communicable diseases. However, as more and more children survive childhood and move on to adult years and old age they are also more likely to experience health problems associated with the aging process. Population aging in Africa is occurring in the context of high levels of poverty, changing family structures, an immense disease burden, fragile health systems and weak or poorly managed government institutions. This book shows that aging is likely to lead to increased social and economic demands for the continent. However, most national governments in Africa have not begun to address the issue of how to respond effectively to the needs of the older population. This will require a better understanding of the socio-economic and demographic situation of the older population in Africa. This book fills the gaps that exist by exploring the social realities of population aging in Africa. It also focuses on the policy and programmatic responses, gaps and future challenges related to aging across the continent.

More books from Springer US

Cover of the book The Biological Revolution by
Cover of the book Clinical Investigation of the Microcirculation by
Cover of the book Self-Control and Self-Modification of Emotional Behavior by
Cover of the book Demand for Communications Services – Insights and Perspectives by
Cover of the book Cancer in Children by
Cover of the book Animal-Sediment Relations by
Cover of the book Home Environments by
Cover of the book The Collected Works of L. S. Vygotsky by
Cover of the book Water Development and Poverty Reduction by
Cover of the book Anticancer Drug Discovery and Development: Natural Products and New Molecular Models by
Cover of the book Air Pollution Modeling by
Cover of the book The Dilemmas of Brief Psychotherapy by
Cover of the book Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising by
Cover of the book Communication Disorders and Personality by
Cover of the book Advances in Clinical Child Psychology by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy