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VITAL AGEING AN EMERGING CHALLENGE IN PAKISTAN

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2019(IV-I).01      10.31703/gsr.2019(IV-I).01      Published : Dec 2019

Vital Ageing: An Emerging Challenge in Pakistan

Abstract

    Ageing is one of the most significant social transformations of the twenty first century around the globe. The largest age cohort that is expected to grow in the developing countries further in the next three decades is that of the older persons i.e. above sixty years of age. This is a Review paper sheds light on understanding ageing as a natural phenomenon. There are numerous socio-cultural factors impeding in acceptance of this reality. In Pakistan, age inclusive sustainable development goals are desired to tackle unemployment and underemployment institutional care is the need of the hour. Keeping in view the population projections of 2050, there is a dire need to strategize for population aging through policy making and implementation from both public and private sector of the country. In Pakistan the disjuncture of apt measures taken by the stakeholders, can multiple volume and graveness of the issue.

    Ageing, Elderly, Longevity of Life, Old homes, Self-Perception, Vital Ageing

    (1) Mahwish Zeeshan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Aneela Sultana
    Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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