High demand for elderly healthcare and social services is a major policy issue in many
countries facing with increasing ageing populations. The community and the older adults are …

The chapter introduces the concepts and practices of primary care with emphasis on
people's health and wellness, disease detection and prevention, healthy behaviour …

The consequences of population ageing are major concerns for most governments,
particularly in economically developed countries and regions. This has been exacerbated by …

The Asian population is ageing rapidly with a profound demographic shift. It has been
estimated that by the year 2050, there will be 1.3 billion (~ 25%) of Asian at the age of 60 or …

Sustainability is a challenging, complex, interacting and ongoing process. It becomes more
complicated when it is about the healthcare system. Healthcare is not only an essential need …

Physical and mental health wellness are always emphasising in the scope of community
health by examining the people in that specific terrestrial area. As an important section of …

The coronavirus pandemic has been affecting many countries in the world over the past six
months. Nowhere sees the light at the end of the tunnel. Precautionary measures, lockdown …

Since the Declaration of the Alma-Ata in 1978, primary care is considered by governments,
service providers, health managers, health economists and academics cost effective in …