Major in Public Health and Family Health Specialist (Residency Modality), Federal University for Latin American Integration,Brazil, Latin American Institute for Life and Nature Sciences. Av. Silvio Américo Sasdelli,1842-Vila A, Foz do Iguaçu-PR, 85866- 000, Brazil
Research Article
Health and Social Rights of Older Adults in Continental Central America: A Comparative Historical and Legal Analysis
Author(s): Roberth Steven Gutiérrez-Murillo*
This work is part of contemporary discussions on the multidimensional impacts of the phenomenon of population
aging. Thus, it intends to feed the debate on aging and its legal and health determinants, taking as unit of analysis
the Central American (hereafter CA) continental region. A documentary and normative analysis of the legal
instruments that defend the fundamental rights of CA older adults was carried out. Therefore, this text presents a
detailed comparison of state interventions in these countries, insofar as it addresses national laws and policies on
aging, and their discrepancies in the region. It was concluded that, in addition to the current internal regulations
aimed at promoting comprehensive care for aging populations in CA, the health actions for the older persons find
strong state support, backed by single texts in the political constitutions in .. View more»