In:
Asian Social Work and Policy Review, Wiley, Vol. 8, No. 3 ( 2014-10), p. 275-279
Abstract:
With a rapidly growing aging society, many elderly people in Japan have been facing difficulties of shopping in their daily life. Recently, this phenomenon has been found in urban areas, especially local cities. This growth of the aging society, combined with alterations to the food supply system, has caused food insecurity over a large area.The food insecurity may induce poor nutrition and disease in elderly people. The Ministries and local governments have taken measures for improving food access. Although NGO s, social organizations and the private sector manage social‐related businesses in many areas, they also rely on government funding. This paper proposes solutions for stakeholders to alleviate this considerable issue: (i) share research outcome, (ii) organize platforms for discussion, and (iii) strengthen community empowerment.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1753-1403
,
1753-1411
DOI:
10.1111/aswp.2014.8.issue-3
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2443077-8
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