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Title: AGE-FORWARD CITIES FOR 2030

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Publication Year: 2019

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Abstract: A massive shift is taking place in the makeup of the world population, and societies are already struggling to cope. By 2030, more people worldwide will be over the age of 60 than under 10.1 Realizing the benefits of an older population—while addressing the difficulties and realities—will be one of the great human challenges of the 21st century. Cities are ground zero for the demographic shift—eight in 10 US residents 65 and older already live in metropolitan areas,2 underscoring the need to view population aging with the same sense of urgency as climate change, public safety, homelessness, or any major urban priority. Healthy aging means living a long, productive, meaningful life and enjoying a high quality of life.3 Research demonstrates that older adults who adopt healthy behaviors, use preventive health services, and are involved with their family, friends, and communities are healthier and more independent...

Url: https://milkeninstitute.org/sites/default/files/reports-pdf/Age Forward 2030_INSIDE-new-WEB_0.pdf

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Authors: Servat, Caroline; Super, Nora

Publisher: Milken Institute

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Other

Countries: United States