Ageing in Asia-Pacific

<p>In the coming decades challenges and risks associated with rapid population ageing will be paramount in Asia-Pacific. Examining key trends dilemmas and developments with reference to specific nations the book draws conclusions and policy recommendations that apply to Asia-Pacific as a whole. Individual chapters focus on the impact of population ageing along with urbanization and industrialization on the lives of people in the region. The book shows how leaders in Asia-Pacific – political community and others – need to respond to changes in family and social structures disease pathology gender roles income security the care of older citizens and the provision of social and health welfare.</p>