POLICY SERIES: AGING AND PUBLIC POLICY: NAVIGATING THE INTERSECTIONS
2024
Aging and Public Policy: Navigating Inequalities
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Author Information
Author(s): Lepore Michael, McMullen Tara, Phillips Karon
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
Current public policies may exacerbate age-related inequalities rather than alleviate them.
Supporting Evidence
- Public health achievements have not been equally enjoyed across different populations.
- Existing public policies may entrench age-related inequalities.
- The symposium discusses legislative initiatives to improve economic security for low-income older adults.
Takeaway
This study talks about how older people are not getting the same benefits from health policies as younger people, which can make things unfair.
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