Singapore is ready for a rapidly aging society, study says. what about the U.S.?

Medical Xpress December 30, 2024
Dennis Thompson

The United States is lagging behind dozens of nations in its preparation for dealing with its aging population.

The U.S. ranks 24 among 143 countries when it comes to ensuring seniors’ well-being, productivity and security, according to results published Dec. 27 in the journal Nature Aging.

By comparison, Switzerland tops the rankings, Singapore is at 10, and France, Australia, the U.K. and Japan all are better prepared than the U.S., researchers say.

This lack of preparation could mean hardship for less-well-off seniors in the U.S.

“Individuals with limited financial security may faceserious challenges in accessing healthcare later in life,” lead researcher Cynthia Chen, an assistant professor with the National University of Singapore’s School of Public Health, said in a news...

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