The Ageing Population- Demography

Question 1

What are the causes of the ageing population?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

-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