Analysis: Confronting the age crisis
Today is World Health Day, marking the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation in 1948. Each year, a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of concern for the WHO. This year’s priority area is ageing and health, with the theme “Good health adds life to years”. The focus is on how good health throughout life can help older people lead full, productive lives and be a resource for their families and communities. …. The cost of public welfare policies will present great challenges for Cambodia, which has traditionally relied on filial care arrangements. Economic development promotes improved health, and good health in itself contributes to more rapid economic development, particularly if senior people in good health are able to lead continuously productive lives. …
