Data Resources
Below is a partial list of population-based surveys and other data sources from developing countries that contain a focus on aging-related issues. The list will be updated as new data sources are identified. Precedence is given to publicly available data. If you are aware of publicly available data sources on aging in developing countries that are not listed here, please email the information to ADCNET.
Overview of Data Resources on Population AgingMulti-Country Surveys
Salud, Bienestar y Envejecimiento En America Latina y El Caribe (SABE)
Country Specific Surveys
Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS)
Health and Living Status of the Elderly in Taiwan (HLSET)
Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS)
Malaysian Family Life Survey (MFLS)
Mexican Family Life Survey (MxFLS)
Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS)
Matlab Health and Socio-Economic Survey (MHSS)
Other Resources
The Minimum Data Set Project on Ageing and Adult Health in sub-Saharan Africa (MDS)