The Implications of Aging on the Health Systems of the Pacific Islands: Challenges and Opportunities

Population aging presents substantial and unique challenges and opportunities to Pacific Island countries. The countries in this region currently have young populations, but the population is rapidly changing. With some of the highest rates of obesity and diabetes in the world, an aging population w...

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Main Authors: Ian Anderson, Wayne Irava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-07-01
Series:Health Systems & Reform
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23288604.2017.1342179