Ageing and health in India

By:

Johnson, C. Shanthi. (ed.)

Contributor(s):

Rajan, S. Irudaya (ed.)

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Jaipur; Rawat; 2010Description: 237pISBN:

9788131602812

Subject(s):

Ageing-India

DDC classification:

305.26 AGE

Summary: Population aging, which is touted as the humanity's greatest triumph, is also one of the greatest challenges of our time. Prolongation of life span does not imply that the extra years bring about continued health and prosperity. Ageing, marked by these trends, is said to put an increased burden on the social, economic, and health care demands in all countries, especially the developing countries, such as India. When considering the demographic inversion and associated challenges, it becomes evident that investments in ageing and health are necessary to ensure human rights and sustainable development. Given that people are living longer and the proportion of older adults in our society is higher, understanding the ageing process and facilitating healthy ageing are critically important. The book seeks to inform the public on a variety of topics related to ageing, with the ultimate aim of promoting good health for elderly people.

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Population aging, which is touted as the
humanity's greatest triumph, is also one of
the greatest challenges of our time.
Prolongation of life span does not imply that
the extra years bring about continued health
and prosperity. Ageing, marked by these
trends, is said to put an increased burden on
the social, economic, and health care demands
in all countries, especially the developing
countries, such as India. When considering the
demographic inversion and associated
challenges, it becomes evident that
investments in ageing and health are
necessary to ensure human rights and
sustainable development. Given that people
are living longer and the proportion of older
adults in our society is higher, understanding
the ageing process and facilitating healthy
ageing are critically important. The book
seeks to inform the public on a variety of
topics related to ageing, with the ultimate
aim of promoting good health for elderly
people.

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