Sustainable Development Goal 3: Health and Well-being of Ageing in Hong Kong

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Ben Y. F. Fong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong) Vincent T. S. Law (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)

Sustainable Development Goal 3

Health and Well-being of Ageing in Hong Kong

Ben Y. F. Fong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong), Vincent T. S. Law (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)

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English

Routledge
25 September 2023

Development studies; Sociology; Economics; Public ownership & nationalisation; Health & Self-Help

Series: Routledge Focus on Public Governance in Asia

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to develop a better and sustainable future for the world, and the goals are part of an action plan to address poverty, hunger, health, gender equity and various pressing world issues. One of these goals looks at health and wellness. Ageing populations have become a crucial issue worldwide, and this short monograph explores ageing and how the consequences of an ageing population may affect our healthcare system through a case study on Hong Kong’s population.

The book looks at several critical health issues related to ageing. The elderly, particularly those with low socio-economic status, rely more on acute-centric care rather than primary care. The book suggests that secondary care service may only be effective to a limited extent as a healthcare measure and an optimum healthcare system should be one that focuses on primary care. The authors put forth a compelling argument for disease prevention and screening schemes and explain how they are more cost-effective and beneficial to society and the system.

This thoughtful book will provide beneficial insights into the relationship of ageing and Sustainable Development Goals in the context of health and wellness for policymakers and healthcare professionals.

The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

By: Ben Y. F. Fong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong), Vincent T. S. Law (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032115016
ISBN 10: 1032115017
Series: Routledge Focus on Public Governance in Asia
Pages: 84
Publication Date: 25 September 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ben Y. F. Fong is Associate Division Head of the Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies of the College of Professional and Continuing Education, and is Centre Director of the Centre for Ageing and Healthcare Management Research of the School of Professional Education and Executive Development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU SPEED), Hong Kong, China. Vincent T. S. Law is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Professional Education and Executive Development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU SPEED).