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- Population aging is impacting countries globally, including those in the Gulf Cooperation Council, which are at a different stage compared to developed nations.
- The Gulf states, particularly Oman, are facing rapid aging due to high fertility rates and shifts in health patterns, potentially outpacing Europe and the U.S.
- The article reviews long-term care policies in Oman, examining the interplay between aging and traditional family care norms, using data and policy analysis to assess regional implications.
Article Abstract
Population aging is a phenomenon occurring across the globe including in countries traditionally exhibiting population dividends and "youth bulges." The Gulf Corporation Council countries are no exception as they currently experience a process of population aging, albeit at a different stage from many developed countries. However, due to historically high fertility rates and fast-paced epidemiological transition, some of these countries will experience population aging at a higher pace than what has been observed in Europe and the United States. This article reviews recent developments in long-term care policies in the Gulf region with a focus on Oman as an example of a high-income Arab country that is experiencing population aging while still being governed by traditional family aged-care norms. Utilizing existing data and published research complemented by policy analysis and field visits, we analyze the process of population aging in Oman and neighboring countries and its policy implications.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2018.1485392 | DOI Listing |
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