Global age-friendly cities : a guide.

Population aging and urbanization are major forces shaping the 21st century. As cities are growing, their share of residents aged 60 years and more is increasing. WHO regards active aging as a lifelong process shaped by several factors that, alone and acting together, favor health, participation a...

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Autor Corporativo: World Helalth Organization
Formato: Libro
Publicado: Geneva World Health Organization c2007
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Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Global ageing and urbanization : meeting the challenge of humanity's success
  • pt. 2. Active ageing : a framework for age-friendly cities
  • pt. 3. How the guide was developed
  • pt. 4. How to use the guide
  • pt. 5. Outdoor spaces and buildings
  • pt. 6. Transportation
  • pt. 7. Housing
  • pt. 8. Social participation
  • pt. 9. Respect and social inclusion
  • pt. 10. Civic participation and employment
  • pt. 11. Communication and information
  • pt. 12. Community support and health services
  • pt. 13. Wrapping up and moving forward.