Citation

Hessel P. Int. J. Health Serv. 2019; ePub(ePub): 20731419843812.

Affiliation

Alberto Lleras Camargo School of Government, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Baywood Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0020731419843812

PMID

31003585

Abstract

Although levels of violence have declined, exposure to conflict, unfortunately, remains a common feature of many people's lives. While "demography is not destiny," demographic factors have been widely discussed as potential causes for conflict. This essay discusses the implications of two demographic megatrends - population growth and aging - on the future risk for conflict and their wider implications for public health and health care systems.

Language: en

Keywords

ageing; conflict; demography; population growth; public health