Population Ageing in India

Sanjay Kumar editor G Giridhar editor K M Sathyanarayana editor K S James editor Moneer Alam editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:14th Jul '14

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This study creates a holistic research base by looking at the demographics of the ageing population and reviewing existing studies.

India's elderly population is poised to increase stupendously in the next few decades. This book touches on key issues relating to the elderly, such as demographic changes, work participation, living arrangement patterns, health status, and policies and programmes for the welfare of the elderly in India and its neighbouring countries.A major emerging demographic issue of the twenty-first century is the ageing of populations as an inevitable consequence of the demographic transition experienced by most countries. While all countries are experiencing growing proportions of the elderly, developing countries are currently ageing faster than developed countries. Population Ageing in India creates a holistic research base by looking at the demographics of the ageing population and reviewing existing studies. It delves deep into the socioeconomic layers of elderly health, work participation and contribution to income generation, national policy in practice and policy initiatives to ensure elderly wellbeing in other Asian countries. The shift of age composition to an older age structure has important implications for individuals, society as well as the country. Therefore, there is a need to promote harmony between development and demographic change by increasing the economic and social sources of support for the elderly.

ISBN: 9781107073326

Dimensions: 238mm x 160mm x 20mm

Weight: 540g

250 pages