seminar 2 Flashcards
what factors effect pop. size
birth rate, death rate, migration
what are some factors effecting birth rate
urbanisation, religion/culture, education, female education and opportunity, income, contraceptive education and availability
country with interesting 50years
germany
stagnating ageing population slowing socioeconomic advancement, lots of immigration to try boost working population and increase young people
some impacts of an ageing population
contribute by supporting family and volunteering= valuable to society
drain by chronic costs
how can public health mitigate the effects of an ageing population
improve chronic care and palliative care, focus on early prevention and delay (almost like a long term investment) to save money on costs when they become frail (compression of morbidity)