ABSTRACT
One of the most pressing questions facing society today is how to care for its burgeoning elderly population. By the year 2050, experts predict that one-third of the world’s population will be over 60 years old. Health promotion for the elderly is therefore becoming an increasingly important topic in public policy and planning.
This book examines the challenges presented by an ageing global population, our varying expectations of healthy ageing, and the importance of exercise and physical activity for the elderly. Drawing on empirical research from around the world, it considers the factors that influence health and well-being in later life and compares practices and policies designed to promote healthy ageing. It presents case studies from 15 countries spanning Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia, and sheds light on how attitudes to physical activity differ across nations, regions and cultures.
Ageing, Physical Activity and Health: International Perspectives is important reading for all students, researchers and practitioners with an interest in physical activity, public health, exercise science or gerontology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|68 pages
Importance of culture, community, and the impact of well-being in the aging process
chapter 4|14 pages
Functional characteristics of older adults in Mexico and Latin America
part II|86 pages
Effects of physical activity and exercise on the aging population
chapter 8|12 pages
Aging and fitness programs
chapter 10|16 pages
Active and fit while climbing the ladder of life
part III|48 pages
Chronic conditions and the impact of physical activity and exercise