ISBN:
9781441983541
Language:
English
Pages:
x, 280 p.
,
ill. (some col.).
Series Statement:
International Perspectives on Aging Ser. v.5
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.26
Keywords:
Aging -- China -- Hong Kong
;
Aging -- Social aspects -- China -- Hong Kong
;
Older people -- Institutional care -- China -- Hong Kong
;
Older people -- Services for -- China -- Hong Kong
;
Older people -- China -- Hong Kong
;
Aging ; China ; Hong Kong
;
Aging ; Social aspects ; China ; Hong Kong
;
Older people ; Institutional care ; China ; Hong Kong
;
Older people ; Services for ; China ; Hong Kong
;
Older people ; China ; Hong Kong
;
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Abstract:
All countries are facing a demographic transition with increasing life expectancy. This book examines diverse facets of the aging population in Hong Kong, such as demographics, living arrangements, health status, health and social services, and lifestyles.
Abstract:
Intro -- Aging in Hong Kong -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- References -- Chapter 2: Hong Kong and Other World Cities -- Introduction -- Aging in World Cities -- Demographic Challenges -- Gender Differences in Life Expectancy -- Ethnic and Cultural Differences -- Financial Security -- Formal Job Attachment -- Income Disparities -- Poverty -- Expenditure on Accommodation -- Expenditure on Medical Care -- Health Challenges -- Health-Related Lifestyle and Behavioral Risks -- Cardiovascular Risk Factors (CRF) -- Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence and Mortality -- Other Diseases: Prevalence and Mortality -- Challenges Related to Service Provision -- Healthcare Systems -- Community Support and Residential Care Services -- Other Challenges -- Addressing the Challenges -- References -- Chapter 3: Living Environment -- Introduction -- Spatial and Temporal Variations -- Health Outcomes -- Utilization of Health Services -- Neighborhoods -- Climate -- Air Pollution -- Open Spaces -- World Health Organization Age-Friendly City -- Urban Design -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Questionnaire -- References -- Chapter 4: Retirement and Postretirement Issues -- Introduction -- Is the Concept of Retirement Still Relevant for Aging Populations? -- Impact of Population Aging on the Workforce: Perspectives from Organizations and Individuals -- Organizations -- Individuals -- Health -- Finance -- The Hong Kong CADENZA Elder-Friendly Employment Practice Project -- Postretirement Stage and Concept of Social Capital -- Continued Paid Occupation -- Volunteerism -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Elder Financial Asset Management -- Introduction -- The Hong Kong Context -- The Australian and Hong Kong Studies -- Methodology -- The Population Survey -- Interviews with Asset Managers and Older People -- Data Analysis.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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