Health inequalities in ageing societies

Socioeconomic inequalities in ageing and health

Health and care in ageing societies. A new international approach

The ageing of the population results in many debates about viable, effective, efficient and necessary health and social care policies for older people. This book challenges the traditional view that these policies should promote cost containment, functional health and independence in older people by presenting a critical analysis of why it is that the policy agenda has been framed in this manne...

Health and care in ageing societies. A new international approach

The ageing of the population results in many debates about viable, effective, efficient and necessary health and social care policies for older people. This book challenges the traditional view that these policies should promote cost containment, functional health and independence in older people by presenting a critical analysis of why it is that the policy agenda has been framed in this manne...

Ageing, Health and Equity—Broad Perspectives Are Needed to Understand and Tackle Health Challenges of Ageing Societies

Demographic change and the evolving demands on healthcare systems, especially in the provision of healthcare and long-term care for a growing number of older people, are among the greatest social challenges of the next decades.[...].

Technology for the Health Services of Ageing Societies in Developed Countries: Lessons for Developing Countries

The paper tries to analysis the current scenario of technological supports in the health service of the developed countries to assess their replicability in the developing regions. Secondary data have been used for the analysis and a framework has been developed to reach the objectives. The analysis has yielded important insights into the necessity of technological intervention to the health se...