Aging trends: Population aging in Nepal
Hom Nath Chalise,
James D. Brightman,
Corresponding Author
Hom Nath Chalise
Department of Social Gerontology, School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan,
Mr Hom Nath Chalise, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJames D. Brightman
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, and
Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Search for more papers by this authorHom Nath Chalise,
James D. Brightman,
Corresponding Author
Hom Nath Chalise
Department of Social Gerontology, School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan,
Mr Hom Nath Chalise, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJames D. Brightman
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, and
Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Although population aging is regarded as a worldwide priority, research in this field is in its infancy in Nepal. The older population of that country is increasing both in terms of absolute numbers and as a proportion of the total population; however, traditional family norms and values of supporting the elderly are eroding. The objective of this paper is to provide a brief introduction to population aging as it exists in Nepal through secondary census and survey data for the purpose of further research and inquiry.
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