Z Gerontol. 1986 Mar-Apr;19(2):108-11.

[Aging in Chile].

Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie

[Article in German]
C Baros

PMID: 3727727

Abstract

First some detailed demographic data concerning the elderly population in Chile are presented. Then their extremely deficient social and economic life conditions and the negative image of old age are described. The informal and formal systems of social security for the aged and their severe deficiencies are also reported upon. Finally, some institutions for the elderly are presented.

Keywords: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Americas; Chile; Demographic Aging; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Economic Factors; Financial Activities; Financing, Government; Latin America; Microeconomic Factors; Old Age Security; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Social Security; Socioeconomic Factors; South America

MeSH terms

• Aged
• Aging*
• Chile
• Developing Countries*
• Family
• Homes for the Aged / trends
• Humans
• Life Style
• Personal Satisfaction
• Population Dynamics
• Population Growth
• Social Environment
• Social Security

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• English Abstract
• Journal Article

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