Ageing in India
Subtitle: Socio-Economic and Health Dimensions (Studies in Economic Development and Planning)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Academic Foundation
Published: April 1, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9788171885350
Subjects: Economics; Social issues; Contemporary Economic Situations And Conditions; Social Gerontology; Social Science; Sociology; Gerontology; Health Policy; International - Economics; Public Policy - Social Policy; Social Science / Gerontology; Economic Conditions; Health and hygiene; India; Older people; Social conditions
Description: (Publisher-supplied data) The socioeconomic, health, and public-policy aspects of aging in India are presented in this study that draws on empirical research to assess the country's preparedness. This analysis argues that many of the fundamental issues that need to be addressed by a country with a large aging population are not fully understood by public agencies. A number of policy options for the welfare of the growing number of elderly, particularly women, are proposed.