The Ageing Population- Demography Flashcards

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What are the causes of the ageing population?

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-increased life expectancy
-declining birth rates
-declining death rates

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What are the positive social and economical impacts of the ageing population?

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-more family support, grandparents often help with childcare which reduces costs for working parents
-experienced workforce, older people can share knowledge and skills

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What are the negative social and economical impacts of the ageing population?

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-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

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