Japan - global health study

Question 1

key facts about japan

Answer 1

population = 126,960,000
10th world pop rank 
0.7% growth rate 
84 yrs life expectancy 
japanese = largest ethnicity 
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Question 2

culture and history

Answer 2

kept its traditions throughout - values such as children after marriage and taking care of the elderly

Question 3

japans population structure

Answer 3

majority of people live in the south eastern side of Japan

Question 4

land use

Answer 4

75% mountains
68% forests
90.7% of people live in cities

Question 5

how many islands is there?

Answer 5

6800 islands with 97% living in the top 4

Question 6

how many residents?

Answer 6

127 million compared to 92.5 in 1960

Question 7

urbanised areas ?

Answer 7

93.5% of Japans population is urban - urbanised areas are the most densly populated

Question 8

climate in japan

Answer 8

it varies in different regions in major cities like tokyo there is a temperate climate

Question 9

winter/summer

Answer 9

winter is mild and the summer is hot humid making it an attraction for a permanent settlement

Question 10

demography and culture

Answer 10

• not ethnically diverse as 98.5% japanese natives
• median age is 46.7 - ageing population
• by 2050 median age is expected to reach 53.2
• life expectancy - 83

Question 11

what are the reasons for japans ageing population?

Answer 11

• excellent healthcare high living standards and sanitation
• 10.2% GDP spent on healthcare in 2013
• low fat diets lower obesity
• air is cleaner due to fewer fossil fuels
• price of education is expensive so couples having fewer kids
• dont have children unless married

Question 12

positive impacts of an ageing population

Answer 12

secondary sector very successful
less pressure on schools
increased demand for leisure activities from elderley - creates jobs
new robot tech to assist elderly

Question 13

negative impacts of an ageing population

Answer 13

• 25% of budget is spent on elderly
• economic growth is hindered because there is a demographic debt
• 40% of all public spending spent on elderly
• 3.8 million elderly live alone
• lack of workers to keep the economy afloat

Question 14

government reponses to the ageing population

Answer 14

consumption tax doubles to fund increasing pension costs
angel plan - increase BR by providing free childcare
retirement age increased to 70
encouraged immigration of skilled workers