Aging trends : Singapore
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology
Publication Date
12-1-1995
Volume
10
Issue
4
First Page
349
Last Page
356
Publisher
Springer New York LLC
Abstract
Singapore is a small country with an area of approximately 633 square kilometres. It has had remarkable economic growth since its full independence in 1965, focusing on high-skill, high-level service sector activities that have so far proved popular and lucrative for the nation. Three major inter-related issues have emerged concerning population aging in Singapore. The first two concerns are whether aging will increase dependency on the state for welfare and financial assistance and whether traditional family caring structures will survive and provide the care deemed necessary in the future. The third concern focuses on the potential impact of population aging on Singapore's future economic growth and development.
DOI
10.1007/BF00972334
Print ISSN
01693816
E-ISSN
15730719
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Phillips, D. R., & Bartlett, H. P. (1995). Aging trends: Singapore. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 10(4), 349-356. doi: 10.1007/BF00972334