Household characteristics for older adults and study background from SAGE Ghana Wave 1

• Главные авторы: Richard B. Biritwum (Автор), George Mensah (Автор), Nadia Minicuci (Автор), Alfred E. Yawson (Автор), Nirmala Naidoo (Автор), Somnath Chatterji (Автор), Paul Kowal (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Taylor & Francis Group, 2013-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Globally, the population aged 60 years and older is projected to reach 22% by 2050. In sub-Saharan Africa, this figure is projected to exceed 8%, while in Ghana, the older adult population will reach 12% by 2050. The living arrangements and household characteristics are fundamental deter...