Global Health & Aging

Publication details

Editors: WHO; US National Institute of Aging
Number of pages: 32
Publication date: October 2011
Languages: English

http://www.who.int/ageing/publications/global_health.pdf

Aging is taking place alongside other broad social trends that will affect the lives of older people. Economies are globalizing, people are more likely to live in cities, and technology is evolving rapidly. Demographic and family changes mean there will be fewer older people with families to care for them. People today have fewer children, are less likely to be married, and are less likely to live with older generations. With declining support from families, society will need better information and tools to ensure the well-being of the of the world's oldest citizens.