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Aging trends - Puerto Rico
Author(s)Clara G Muschkin, Carol J Patterson
Journal titleJournal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol 12, no 4, December 1997
Pagespp 373-385
KeywordsOlder people ; Social characteristics [elderly] ; Demography ; The Family ; Needs [elderly] ; Puerto Rico.
AnnotationIn Puerto Rico, a substantial decline in fertility rates, migration and return migration, and increases in life expectancy have resulted in a rapid pace of ageing. This article describes the current demographic trends and considers the impact on the social and economic support for older people in Puerto Rico in the future. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980514413 A
ClassmarkB: F: S8: SJ: IK: 7VL

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