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1、亚洲正在老龄化时刻关注老年人的赡养和照顾外文翻译本科毕业设计(论文)外 文 翻 译原文:Aging in Asia?Perennial Concerns on Support and Caring for the OldAbstract This introductory article provides background to an understanding of “Aging in Asia,” focusing on the demographics of population aging in Asia. It discusses the differences in the m
2、agnitude of the aged population in different parts of Asia and highlights the perennial concerns of care and support facing the aged and their families as Asian societies grapple with the graying population. Globalization is one important factor presenting new challenges as well as opportunities to
3、aging AsiaKeywords Asia .Aging .Globalization .Old age supportEast and Southeast Asia Aging the FastestIn only one-quarter century?from 1970 to 1996?the percent of the population aged 65 and over in Japan increased from seven to fourteen percent. Similarly swift increases are expected in China, begi
4、nning around the turn of the century, and elsewhere in East and Southeast Asia fueled by dramatic drops in fertility levelsIntroductionAsia, home to some of the most populous nations in the world, has aged rapidly over the second half of the 20th century. Beginning with Japan, the most developed Asi
5、an nation, the graying of Asias population has proceeded apace among the less developed countries as well, such that the latter are likely to outstrip the former in the speed of population aging. These developments have taken place within a region of great diversity, not only in terms of their socia
6、l and economic development but also in terms of their culture, language and religion. Thus, while the East Asian countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea share a common Confucian heritage, they are also at differing stages of economic and social development. On the other hand, while Singapore
7、 is physically located in Southeast Asia, the majority of its population is ethnic Chinese, and so it is commonly located within the East Asian cultural sphere. It is also the most developed of the Southeast Asian countries, second in Asia only to Japan in terms of per capita income. Within Singapor
8、e, there is a substantial Malay minority that is more akin culturally to the rest of Southeast Asia. There is also an Indian ethnic minority, who are migrants and descendants of migrants from South Asia. Other ethnic minorities, including tribal communities, can be found in most of the other Asian c
9、ountries. While not all are aging at the same ratedue to differences in the level and timing of their demographic transitions, the shift towards ever older populations is quite clear.Regardless of where they stand in terms of their cultural or socioeconomic development, the peoples of East and South
10、east Asia are also everywhere subject to the forces of globalization and change. While globalization is not a new phenomenon, it accelerated in the 1990s with rapid developments in information and communication technology ICT. In this regard, not only can basic medical technology be brought to even
11、the most remote villages to bring about swift fertility and mortality declines, but the ICT revolution has also shrunk the distance between cultures and societies, not to mention integrating their economies. Changing values regarding marriage, family sizes, and roles and relationships within the fam
12、ily are some likely consequences of this development. Greater mobility and new modes of economic production under the new global division of labor represent other factors that affect the way of life of individuals, families, and communities. While some may readily embrace these new realities, others
13、 have had these changes imposed on them. The elderly are not exempt from these developments. Globalization presents new challenges for the aged, their families, and communities, as well as new opportunities Caregiver issues are major concerns in Asian societies. Chronological aging brings certain li
14、fe cycle changes, some of which are physically imposed, while others are culturally defined or set by statutes. Among these life cycle changes are declining health status, retirement, and declining roles and status in family and society. Thus, old age often brings with it dependency and disengagemen
15、t, and everywhere, including in Asia, people and governments are concerned about the provision of care for the growing number and proportion of the aged. A major emphasis in the following papers is the role of the family in the care for elderly. Family members have often been identified as the care
16、providers of choice by individuals and governments, but one is forced to ask whether family care is a sustainable option given various demands on the family and declining family sizes in Asia. The fluid and complex nature of intergenerational relationships diversifies family relations and affects family support and care of aged relatives.Given the developments in health care, the elderly are also likely to live an increasing number of years post-retirement in a relatively
