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Aging and Health in Africa (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
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Aging and Health in Africa (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Series: International Perspectives on Aging, 4
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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.
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