Household characteristics for older adults and study background from SAGE Ghana Wave 1

Background: Globally, the population aged 60 years and older is projected to reach 22% by 2050. In sub-Saharan Africa, this figure is projected to exceed 8%, while in Ghana, the older adult population will reach 12% by 2050. The living arrangements and household characteristics are fundamental deter...

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Main Authors: Richard B. Biritwum, George Mensah, Nadia Minicuci, Alfred E. Yawson, Nirmala Naidoo, Somnath Chatterji, Paul Kowal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-06-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/download/20096/pdf_1