International Journal of Epidemiology 2002;31:782-785
© International Epidemiological Association 2002
Symposium Theme: Ageing |
Global ageing—the non-governmental organization role in the developing world
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In an increasingly globalized world, many issues once seen as exclusive either to ‘developed’ or ‘developing’ countries are becoming the shared experience of both. One such issue is that of the demographic transition of the late 20th century, the major feature of which has been accelerating population ageing in all countries, rich and poor. Awareness of this transition is growing, albeit at varying rates. In countries whose populations already include significant numbers of older people, questions affecting old age are already high on policy agendas. In countries yet to experience the full force of demographic changes these questions still have a lower priority. However, some common themes between North and South are already beginning to emerge strongly. These concerns include the potentially rising costs of social welfare that are seen to be associated with older populations. The capacity of public pro-vision to support such costs is being questioned. Consequently there
Demographic transition, implications and responses
The non-governmental organization role
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