Case study - the UK Flashcards
1
Q
From what percentage is the UK’s over 65’s and between what years? (UK population)
A
2005 - 16%
2041 - 25%
2
Q
Why is the UK an ageing population? (UK population)
A
- Increased life expectancy
- Baby boomers
- Falling birth rates
3
Q
How has life expectancy changed between 1980 and 2006? (UK population)
A
2.8 years for women
4 years for men
4
Q
In 2009, what percent of the population aged 45 were intentionally child free? (UK population?
A
10%
5
Q
What are some of the impacts on an ageing population? (UK population)
A
- Cannot pay pensions
- Strain on medical care
- By 2030, 56% (independent) will have to pay for 27% (dependent)
6
Q
How has the UKs population been managed? (UK population)
A
- Tax credits support parents who go back to work after childbirth
- Change in pension rules means women don’t lose out if they take a career break for childbirth
- Unlimited immigration from EU countries
7
Q
In 2005, what was the average hospital stay for those over 75 compared to the average? (UK population)
A
75+ = 13 nights average = 8 nights
