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

Peter Lloyd-Sherlock and Poliana Fialho de Carvalho

Chapter 10 in A Research Agenda for Ageing and Social Policy, 2024, pp 167-181 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Development Studies; Economics and Finance; Sociology and Social Policy; Sustainable Development Goals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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