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The Demographic Stretch of the Arc of Life: Social and Cultural Changes That Follow the Demographic Transition

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: The demographic transition from high to low levels of mortality and fertility brings about changes that stretch the “arc of life,” making each stage of life longer and creating new ones—a phenomenon we call “the demographic stretch.” This stretch can transform societal structure, for example, by extending childhood, shifting working ages up, delaying marriage and childbearing, improving women’s status and equity, and pushing the burden of chronic disease and disability to older ages. Global health efforts must address the resultant economic and social changes.

Source: Global Health Science and Practice

DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-14-00175

Authors: Ariel Pablos-Mendez, Scott R Radloff, Kamiar Khajavi, Sally Ann Dunst

Institutions: United States Agency for International Development, Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2213488786