The Ageing Population- Demography Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of the ageing population?
A
-increased life expectancy
-declining birth rates
-declining death rates
2
Q
What are the positive social and economical impacts of the ageing population?
A
-more family support, grandparents often help with childcare which reduces costs for working parents
-experienced workforce, older people can share knowledge and skills
3
Q
What are the negative social and economical impacts of the ageing population?
A
-strain on healthcare services, more elderly people require long term medical care which increases NHS costs
-increased pension costs, governments must fund pensions and welfare benefits for a growing number of retirees