Ageing in Brazil

Author:
RAMOS Luiz R.
Journal article citation:
Ageing International, 25(4), Spring 2000, pp.58-64.
Publisher:
Springer
Place of publication:
New York

Brazil is experiencing a rapid and intense demographic transition. The industrialisation that started in the 1940's brought on fast urbanisation. The country is characterised by considerable socioeconomic inequalities and significant regional variations in the demographics of ageing. The pre-eminent role of the family as caregiver is in jeopardy even as more people are living to older ages seeking family care. Health and social services are grossly inadequate. The Ministry of Health launched the first National Health Policy for the elderly with functional capacity as a keyword. Manpower training in the area of gerontology is very little. All these necessitate an urgent focus on the needs of the fast growing elderly population.

Subject terms:
needs, older people, ageing, demographics;
Location(s):
Brazil
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
0163-5158

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