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Challenges for health policy in a context of demographic transition in the interior of Portugal

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Portugal is experiencing an aging population in its population. This study aims to analyze the demographic transitions occurring in a rural inland region of Portugal and discuss the challenges to health policy in this region that has experienced a period of economic crisis. In order to achieve these objectives, we used data from the information systems of the Ministry of Health and conducted interviews with the main actors of national and local politics. As a result, investment in the health response, reduction in fertility, birth and death rates and a growth in average life expectancy were clear. But there was an increase in unemployment, a reduction in income. After the crisis, demographic changes require a new response and immediate action on new health policies to overcome the effects of the crisis.

Source: Americanae (AECID Library)

DOI: 10.23925/2176-901x.2017v20i4p27-47

Authors: Nunes, Alexandre Morais, Nunes, Manuel Lourenço, Matos, Andreia Afonso de

Institution: University of Lisbon

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Systems and Practices

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2803099720

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