Emphasizing the ways in which potential problems of ageing can be met, Dr Tout sets out the problems of developing countries and describes programmes which have already been successfully adopted. He highlights the lesser-known difficulties that have been encountered and suggests future strategies.

In his guide Dr. Tout sets out the available forecasts of increases in longevity, points to ways in which potential problems of aging can be met, and describes programs which have already been successfully adopted in a number of countries.

`a classic, with anecdotal evidence to support the arguments' New Internationalist