Journal for Quality in Health Care published his editorial.
Here are four things to know:
1. The global population has doubled to 7.2 billion people since 1960, with people over 60 comprising more than 20 percent of the population. By the 2030s, more than 40 percent of the global population will be over 60.
2. Dr. Amalberti’s paper analyzes countries with rapid aging populations whose systems are already adapting, including Japan, Switzerland and China. These countries are implementing certain measures such as reducing hospital beds and putting funds toward community healthcare and primary healthcare reforms.
3. Countries with populations not aging rapidly such as France, Denmark, Norway, Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom are a decade behind these other countries. Their leaders are focusing on expanding coverage and other healthcare reforms, rather than prioritizing healthcare for aging populations.
4. Many countries are more aware about aging’s impact on healthcare, but view aging as a long-term problem.
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