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Rising longevity and health care systems: the need for a new approach in social and health policies and research

In: A Research Agenda for Ageing and Social Policy

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  • Peter Lloyd-Sherlock
  • Poliana Fialho de Carvalho

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This chapter examines three related ways in which health systems can better prepare for fast-rising numbers of older people. There is a need for fundamental reforms of health care delivery systems, reducing their focus on hospital care and integrating health and long-term care services for older people. Also, more assertive political responses to the major causes of ill health in ageing populations are required. Addressing conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease means confronting powerful economic interests that promote unhealthy consumption of tobacco, alcohol, sugar and other products. More generally, health systems will fail to meet the needs of rising longevity if they continue to neglect and discriminate against older people. We demonstrate this discrimination with reference to COVID-19 vaccination.

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  • Peter Lloyd-Sherlock & Poliana Fialho de Carvalho, 2024. "Rising longevity and health care systems: the need for a new approach in social and health policies and research," Chapters, in: Kai Leichsenring & Alexandre Sidorenko (ed.), A Research Agenda for Ageing and Social Policy, chapter 10, pages 167-181, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:21317_10
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