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Title Aging in Hong Kong : a comparative perspective / Jean Woo, editor
Published New York : Springer, ©2013

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Description 1 online resource
Series International perspectives on aging ; 5
International perspectives on aging ; 5.
Contents Quality and Reliability in Solid-State Lighting / T. de Groot, T. Vos, R.J.M.J. Vogels and W.D. van Driel -- Solid-State Lighting Technology in a Nutshell / C.A. Yuan, C.N. Han, H.M. Liu and W.D. van Driel -- Failure Mechanisms and Reliability Issues in LEDs / M.G. Pecht and Moon-Hwan Chang -- Failure Modes and Failure Analysis / J.F.J.M. Caers and X.J. Zhao -- Degradation Mechanisms in LED Packages / S. Koh, W.D. van Driel, C.A. Yuan and G.Q. Zhang -- An Introduction to Driver Reliability / S. Tarashioon -- Highly Accelerated Testing for LED Modules, Drivers, and Systems / D. Schenkelaars and W.D. van Driel -- Reliability Engineering for Driver Electronics in Solid-State Lighting Products / Abhijit Dasgupta, Koustav Sinha and Jaemi Herzberger -- Solder Joint Reliability in Solid-State Lighting Applications / J. Kloosterman, R. Kregting, M. Erinc and W.D. van Driel -- A Multiscale Approach for Interfacial Delamination in Solid-State Lighting / H. Fan and M.M.F. Yuen -- On the Effect of Microscopic Surface Roughness on Macroscopic Polymer-Metal Adhesion / O. van der Sluis, S.P.M. Noijen and P.H.M. Timmermans -- An Introduction to System Reliability for Solid-State Lighting / W.D. van Driel, F.E. Evertz, J.J.M. Zaal, O. Morales Nápoles and C.A. Yuan -- Solid State Lighting System Reliability / M.H. Schuld, B.F. Schriever and J.W. Bikker -- Prognostics and Health Management / M.G. Pecht -- Fault Tolerant Control of Large LED Systems / Jianfei Dong, W.D. van Driel and G.Q. Zhang -- LED Retrofit Lamps Reliability / Xiu Peng Li and Chen Mei -- SSL Case Study: Package, Module, and System / Daoguo Yang and Miao Cai -- Hierarchical Reliability Assessment Models for Novel LED-Based Recessed Down Lighting Systems / Bongtae Han, Bong-Min Song and Mehmet Arik -- Design for Reliability of Solid State Lighting Products / Liyu Yang and Xiantao Yan -- Color Consistency Reliability of LED Systems / B. Bataillou, N. Piskun and R. Maxime -- Reliability Considerations for Advanced and Integrated LED Systems / X.J. Fan
Introduction / Jean Woo -- Hong Kong and Other World Cities / P.H. Chau, Jean Woo, M.K. Gusmano and V.G. Rodwin -- Living Environment / P.H. Chau, Moses Wong and Jean Woo -- Retirement and Postretirement Issues / Benise Mak and Jean Woo -- Elder Financial Asset Management / Jill Wilson, Cheryl Tilse, Wing Hong Chui, Deborah Setterlund and Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, et al. -- Population Aging: Impact of Common Chronic Diseases on Health and Social Services / P.H. Chau, S.M. McGhee and Jean Woo -- Health Literacy Regarding Aging Issues / Jean Woo, P.H. Chau and Benise Mak -- The Role of Empowerment in the Management of Chronic Diseases in the Elderly / Wayne Chan, Jean Woo and Elsie Hui -- Elder-Friendly Service Delivery Models / Jean Woo, P.H. Chau and Benise Mak -- Quality of Dying / Jean Woo -- Prioritization in Health Care and Ageism / Benise Mak, P.H. Chau and Jean Woo
Summary With the longest life expectancy for men and the second longest for women, Hong Kong typifies our planet's aging population. The daily lives of its older adults closely match the advantages and disadvantages experienced by urban elders in other developed countries. For these reasons, Hong Kong's elderly serve as a salient guide to older people's social, psychological, and healthcare needs--concerns of increasing importance as the world grows older. Aging in Hong Kong examines this emblematic population as a case study specifically in comparison with their counterparts in the West, shedding light on diverse, interrelated currents in the aging experience. Referencing numerous international studies, the book contrasts different health service arrangements and social factors and relates them to a variety of health outcomes. Its wide-ranging coverage documents health and illness trends, reviews age-friendly policy initiatives, relates health literacy to patients' active role in their own care, and discusses elders as an underserved group in the division of limited health funding and resources. This multiple focus draws readers' attention to policies that need revisiting or retooling as chapters analyze major life areas including: Living environment. Retirement and post-retirement employment issues. Financial asset management. Health literacy regarding aging issues. Elder-positive service delivery models. Ageism in the prioritization of healthcare. End-of-life issues. By assembling such a wealth of data on its subject, Aging in Hong Kong puts ongoing challenges into clear focus for gerontologists, sociologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, public health policymakers, and others involved in improving the quality of elders' lives
Analysis Social sciences
Population
Aging -- Research
Demography
Public Health
Population Economics
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Aging -- China -- Hong Kong
Aging -- Economic aspects -- China -- Hong Kong
Aging -- Social aspects -- China -- Hong Kong
Population aging -- China -- Hong Kong
Older people.
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
elderly.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies.
Droit.
Sciences sociales.
Sciences humaines.
Older people
Aging
Aging -- Economic aspects
Aging -- Social aspects
Population aging
SUBJECT Hong Kong (China)
Subject China -- Hong Kong
Form Electronic book
Author Woo, Jean
ISBN 9781441983541
1441983546