ageing population Flashcards
1
Q
rise in cancers, diabetes and strokes means…
A
increased demands on healthcare and costs of medication
2
Q
name 3 other negative impacts of an ageing population
A
-less tax and national insurance collected
-shortage in skilled workers
decline in youth markets e.g iPads
3
Q
falling birth rate means…
A
smaller class sizes so better education
4
Q
reduced crime as..
A
the elderly tend to be more law abiding
5
Q
name 2 other positive impacts of an ageing population
A
- opportunities for specialist products, e.g wheelchairs
- growing opportunities in care homes either as a worker or through business opportunities
6
Q
elderly people depend on the economically active population for pensions so…
A
it puts pressure on them as the ratio of working people to retired people is decreasing
