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World Bank video: Closing the health gaps for the elderly

2017-01-24T09:10:02+07:00Tags: , , , |

World Bank released a video with the same title as their recent publication "Closing the health gaps for the elderly: Promoting Health Equity and Social Inclusion in Thailand". The video presents the gaps of accessing universal health coverage scheme’s care system by the [...]

Closing the health gaps for the elderly: Promoting Health Equity and Social Inclusion in Thailand

2017-01-23T19:45:09+07:00Tags: , , , |

The study identifies the gaps of accessing universal health coverage scheme’s care system by the Thai elderly population, focusing on utilization and financial protection aspects. Language: English Published: The World Bank, 2016 Size: 13 MB. Download     [...]

Live Long and Prosper: Aging in East Asia and Pacific

2016-12-26T07:12:56+07:00Tags: , , , , |

The population in East Asia and Pacific is ageing rapidly, raising concerns about the implications for the region’s economic future. Although the region is ageing rapidly, proactive public policy can play an important role in helping it adapt to changing demographics and mitigating the downside risks [...]