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Abstract(s)
Population aging is a social issue, related to people’s living conditions and the way they grow older. Researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders are working together to find the best solutions to meet population needs as people age. Policies should consider the heterogeneity that is inherent in the aging process, the characteristics of its beneficiaries, and their life conditions. This study presents an analysis of the SHARE Wave 4 data from Portugal, identifying the key considerations to be taken into account in the policy-making process. Our results showed that the older Portuguese are poorly educated, inactive, have economic difficulties, and make a poor evaluation of their health, whereas active people are autonomous in their participation. The population groups that require more attention are older individuals, women, and the least educated. Income and health conditions are the most influential variables and should be a priority.
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Keywords
SHARE; Population Aging; Elderly; Well-being.
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Citation
Bárrios, Maria João, António Manuel Fonseca, and Ana Fernandes. 2020. "Aging Conditions of the Portuguese Population Aged 50 Years and Over." The Journal of Aging and Social Change 10 (3): 9-21. doi:10.18848/2576-5310/CGP/v10i03/9-21.