Active ageing and quality of life in the Asia Pacific region
Active ageing and quality of life in the Asia Pacific region
The Asia Pacific region is experiencing a demographic shift with a significant increase in the ageing population. This chapter delves into the concept of active ageing and its impact on the quality of life of older adults in this region. It explores frameworks and measures of active ageing, focusing on health systems, economic factors, community support, and technological advancements. The chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the unique challenges faced by the Asia Pacific region and proposes strategic solutions to enhance the well-being of older adults. By examining regional case studies and policy interventions, it offers a comprehensive understanding of how active ageing can be promoted to improve the quality of life in diverse socio-economic and cultural contexts.
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Marzo, Roy Rillera
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Brackstone, Ken
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Mohan, Devi
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Padhi, Bijaya
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Su, Tin Tin
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31 December 2024
Marzo, Roy Rillera
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Brackstone, Ken
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Mohan, Devi
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Padhi, Bijaya
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Su, Tin Tin
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Marzo, Roy Rillera, Brackstone, Ken, Mohan, Devi, Padhi, Bijaya and Su, Tin Tin
(2024)
Active ageing and quality of life in the Asia Pacific region.
In,
Fong, B.Y.F.
(ed.)
The Handbook of Public Health in the Asia-Pacific.
(Handbooks in Asian Studies)
Springer Singapore, .
(doi:10.1007/978-981-97-1788-0_11-1).
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Abstract
The Asia Pacific region is experiencing a demographic shift with a significant increase in the ageing population. This chapter delves into the concept of active ageing and its impact on the quality of life of older adults in this region. It explores frameworks and measures of active ageing, focusing on health systems, economic factors, community support, and technological advancements. The chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the unique challenges faced by the Asia Pacific region and proposes strategic solutions to enhance the well-being of older adults. By examining regional case studies and policy interventions, it offers a comprehensive understanding of how active ageing can be promoted to improve the quality of life in diverse socio-economic and cultural contexts.
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Accepted/In Press date: 20 July 2024
Published date: 31 December 2024
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/499245
ISSN: 3059-3964
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Roy Rillera Marzo
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Ken Brackstone
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Devi Mohan
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Bijaya Padhi
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Tin Tin Su
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B.Y.F. Fong
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