Ageing in Low & Middle Income Countries (POPH90269)

Low and middle-income nations generally are rapidly transitioning epidemiologically to longer life expectancies and greater proportions of elderly among populations. In these settings, within society and the family, the aged commonly hold high regard and status. At the same time, as people live longer, greater pressure is placed on constrained state and family finances and health systems, particularly due to increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases. This subject examines and builds skills to effectively respond to the complex interplay of ageing, family, society and health in low and middle-income countries.