Japan Flashcards
1
Q
what is the growth ratio
A
0.7%
2
Q
what is the life expectancy
A
84
3
Q
what is the culture of japan
A
- they have kept many traditions
- children after marriage
- taking care of the elderly
- rise in economy meant people want more luxuries
- number of workforce has increased
4
Q
what is the physical environement in japan
A
- not much land to live on
- 75% mountains
- lot of nucleur powerplants
- people terrace farm
- 93% of the population is urban
5
Q
what is the dmography
A
- not ethinically diverse - 99% japan
- median age is 46
6
Q
why do japan have a ageing population
A
- healthcare and high living standards
- low fat diets
- clean air
- accessible contraception
- price of school is expensive
- women are equal to men
7
Q
what are the government responses
A
- consumption tax doubled from 5-10% to increase the pension cost
- ‘new angel plan’ in 2000 increased the birth rate as they provided free health care
- retirement age is now 70
8
Q
what are the positives of this in japan
A
- less pressure on schools
- increased demand on lesuire
- new technology
9
Q
what are the negatives of this
A
- 25% of the budget is spend on elderly
- pressure on care services
- rise in dementia
- less paid tax to cover pensions
- 3.8 million elderly live alone
