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A Comparative Study of Increasing Demand for Health Care for Older People in China and the United Kingdom
摘要
Health and social care have emerged as one of the most critical challenges for the majority of countries across the globe. The research revolves around the increasing demand for health care among older people in the context of China and the United Kingdom. Both these countries are witnessing an aging population demanding more healthcare attention and medical interventions. However, with the increasing number of older people in the current society, these countries are finding it challenging to manage the overall demand. The increase in demand is associated with smaller family sizes and dispersed population, thereby reducing the incidences of home support. At the same time, there is not a great balance between the demand and supply of healthcare facilities and medical interventions resulting in severe issues and challenges. The main objectives of the research are to explore the increasing demand for healthcare among older people, to compare the healthcare policies of both nations, to evaluate the healthcare legislation in both countries critically, and to identify efforts being taken and challenges being imposed about health and social care. In order to accomplish these objectives, a qualitative study based purely on secondary data was conducted. Results stated that there is a severe imbalance between the demand and supply of healthcare sources and resources. Moreover, the aging population and insufficient funding are also making things difficult to manage the growing applications for healthcare. The researcher concluded that in order to achieve the increasing demand for healthcare among older people, both these countries need to switch to a systematic and pragmatic approach while creating a balance between demand and supply of healthcare.