Changing population age structures and their implications on socio-economic development in the Caribbean

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Changing population age structures and their implications on socio-economic development in the Caribbean

- Publication corporate author (Institutional author): NU. CEPAL. Sede Subregional para el Caribe
- Publisher: ECLAC, Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean
- UN symbol (Signature): LC/CAR/L.98/Rev. 1
- Date: December 8, 2006

Table of contents

  • Introduction
  • 1. Vulnerability and dependence of Caribbean economies
  • 2. Ageing in the Caribbean: a demographic overview
  • 3. Health and health-care systems
  • 4. Poverty
  • 5. Social security
  • 6. Social security and old age
  • 7. Gender and social security
  • 8. Summary and conclusions.

Subregional headquarter(s) and office(s):

Subregional Headquarters, Port of Spain