초고령사회 대비 건강노화 정책 방향: WHO 건강노화 프레임워크를 활용한 국내사업 평가

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Objectives: This study examined national programs for older adults in South Korea using the World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Ageing Implementation Framework to identify strengths and gaps and to inform future policy directions in a super-aged society. Methods: We conducted a framework-based document analysis applying the WHO Healthy Ageing Implementation Framework as the analytical framework. A total of 103 programs were analyzed, including 84 from the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Bokjiro portal and 19 from the 2025 Older Adults Health and Welfare Project Guide. Each program was assessed against the WHO framework’s four domains, 12 subdomains, and 48 detailed criteria, and coded as fully satisfied, partially satisfied, or not satisfied. Results: Findings indicated strengths in long-term care system development, service accessibility, economic support, and social participation. However, major weaknesses were observed in eliminating ageism, supporting family caregivers, establishing regular national surveys, developing a specialized geriatric workforce, and implementing preventive and rights-based approaches. Conclusion: South Korea’s programs for older people feature advanced service delivery but remain constrained by limitations in structural foundations. Strengthening data-driven monitoring, professional capacity, and interministerial coordination will be essential for achieving healthy ageing goals.

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