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 1 The Well-Being of Older Asians to the Fore 1

    1.1 Asia’s Aging Population 4

    1.2  Changing Profile of Older People 8

    1.3 Aging and Poverty 12

    1.4 Well-Being of Older People 14

    1.5 Conclusion 19

 2 Health of Older People 20

    2.1  Extended Life Expectancy and Health in Older Populations 20

    2.2  Health Status of Older People in Asia: Evidence from Survey Data 24

    2.3  Health System Access, Universal Health Coverage, and Healthy Aging Policies 34

    2.4  Policy Directions to Promote Healthy Aging and Older People’s Health  38

    2.5 Conclusion 39

 3 Work and Retirement of Older Persons 41

    3.1  A Snapshot of the Labor Market for Older Workers 42

    3.2  Well-Being and Work in Old Age 50

    3.3  Policies for Productive Aging 65

    3.4 Conclusion 67

 4 Economic Security in Old Age and Pensions 69

    4.1  Income and Asset Profiles of Older People and Their Families 69

    4.2  Pension Systems in Developing Asia: Current State, Salient Challenges, and Some Key Issues 79

    4.3  Policies for Economically Secure Aging 93

    4.4 Conclusion 96

 5 Family, Care, and Social Engagement 96

    5.1  Living Arrangements and Family Relationships 96

    5.2  Family and Informal Care 100

    5.3  Isolation, Loneliness, and Social Engagement 110

    5.4 Conclusion 117

 6 Living Well and Aging Well 119

Background Papers 

References 

ANNEX Projected Impact of Population Aging on Asia’s Future Growth   

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Title : Aging Well in Asia—Asian Development Policy Report​​

Publication : Asian Development Bank (ADB), 2024 May

URL : https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/964571/asian-development-policy-report-2024.pdf