get along with others throughout all of the
later stages of life. Employment, which is a
determinant throughout adult life greatly influences
one’s financial readiness for old age. Access
to high quality, dignified long-term care is
particularly important in later life. Often, as is
the case with exposure to pollution, the young
and the old are the most vulnerable population
groups.
Cross-Cutting Determinants: Culture
and Gender
Culture is a cross-cutting determinant within the
framework for understanding active ageing.